Found this by way of Slashdot and I’ve been meaning to post it: 12 Important U.S. Laws Every Blogger Needs to Know Read it if you get the chance. There’s some important information there. (More about the creative journey soon! I’ve got some forthcoming deadlines to meet in the next week or so. I’ll be… Continue Reading
Apostrophes do not indicate plurals! I don’t understand why this is so difficult to grasp, as it seems to be one of the easier grammar/punctuation rules to obey, yet it also seems to be the one that’s broken the most. I’ve also noticed many a freelance writer new to the business improperly using apostrophes for… Continue Reading
In her recent comment on my post about possessive versus plural (and how even the media and government can’t get it right), Lori mentioned Grammar Snobs are Great Big Meanies: A Guide to Language for Fun and Spite, a book I bought recently. I’m a fan of books about grammar, including Eats, Shoots & Leaves… Continue Reading
I’ve signed up to try to be a monthly participant in a new ongoing contest at Absolute Write: Check it out! More details by clicking on the picture! Edit: More details at these links: Freelance Assignment Contest: Information Freelance Assignment Contest: Buttons and such Tags: Absolute Write, AbsoluteWrite, writing contest, writing contests, prizes, contest… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever submitted your work to Associated Content, or you’re thinking of doing so, I’d strongly recommend that you read this post from Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware: Victoria Strauss — Content Sites: Something to Beware (Updated the link– thanks Malcolm!) Reading the fine print is always important, and Ms. Strauss shares some helpful… Continue Reading