Traci M. Sanders's Blog, page 26
August 5, 2016
Tip #220: Another editing tip
This post is for those who use Track Changes to either edit your own work or someone else’s. (See tip #42 of this segment to learn more about Track Changes.) I’ve been doing some editing [...]
August 4, 2016
Tip #219: Stationary Vs. Stationery
Today’s post is somewhat simple, but it’s about a set of words that probably a great many of us misuse and misspell. I’m referring to the words stationary and stationery. Again, I’m not sure why [...]
August 3, 2016
Tip #218: Website Vs. Blog
Did you know there is a difference between a website and a blog? Websites tend to be more static, whereas blogs lean more toward interaction with visitors. But which one is right for your business/brand? [...]
August 2, 2016
Tip #217: Peek Vs. Peak Vs. Pique
Today’s post is about another set of words that confuse many people. I’m referring to the words peek, peak, and pique. One of the most common misuses I’ve encountered with this word is when one [...]
August 1, 2016
Tip #216: It’s a group effort!
Aside from books and writing contests, one way to make money and gain exposure for your writing is to participate in an anthology. This is a book comprised of a collection of short stories or [...]
July 31, 2016
Tip #215: Fair Vs. Fare
Today’s post is about another set of homophones. I sincerely think the English language would have been just fine without homophones, but I didn’t get a say in that, so all I can do is [...]
July 30, 2016
Tip #214: Alter Vs. Altar
Today’s post is about a set of words that sound the same and are spelled similarly, with very different meanings. I’m referring to the words alter and altar. Here are the definitions: alter: to change a characteristic, often slightly, [...]
July 29, 2016
Tip #213: How often should you post on social media?
Today’s tip centers around a question nearly every author asks himself/herself, probably on a daily basis. How often should I post on social media? How much is too much? How often is too often, or [...]
July 28, 2016
Tip #212: A lot Vs. Allot
As mentioned in earlier posts, the space between two letters in a word or set of words can make a huge difference. Such is the case between a lot and allot. Here are the definitions: a lot: a. [...]
July 27, 2016
Tip #211: Ascent Vs. Assent Vs. Accent
Today’s post is about three words that sound alike (somewhat) and are spelled somewhat similar as well, but have very different meanings. I’m referring to the words ascent, assent, and accent. Here are the definitions: [...]
