Book Review: 37 Things to Know About Grammar

Grammar Tips Made Fun

Grammar Book

Readers of the grammar section of FWJ know just how tricky grammar rules and application can be.  It is no wonder that a lot of people have developed an aversion to grammar.  However, we cannot deny the importance of following grammar rules, especially for those who make a living out of writing.  Now what if you had a quick reference guide that you can thumb through for the trickiest grammar points? That’s exactly what I found in Matteson Claus’s gem of a book, 37 Things to Know About Grammar.  Matteson is no stranger to Freelance Writing Jobs, as she has [Read more…]

Things That Make Us [Sic]: A Grammar Book Review

Things That Make Us [Sic]

Have you ever read a book whose ideas resonated so strongly, you felt compelled to call up everyone you know and tell them about it? You want to throw up your fist and shout, “Yes! Yes! That’s exactly how it is!” I often feel this way about novels (Atlas Shrugged is my latest infatuation), and sometimes about business and marketing books. (Seth Godin’s Purple Cow was the last one I read that had that effect.) As much of a logophile as I am, rarely does a grammar book hit me in such a way. Until I read Things That Make [Read more…]

The Grammar Devotional, a Review

I owe you all an apology. You may have come to expect my posts on Mondays, or at least earlier in the week than Thursday. I’ve been spending every free minute pouring over the latest, greatest, newest, most information-packed (should we add another adjective?) grammar books on the market – to pick one to give away for my first contest. I’ve learned some exciting rules and stylistic conventions I didn’t know before. (Because I’m one of those geeks who thinks grammar truly is exciting!) I’ve made up my mind that, in my purely subjective opinion, every writer should have a [Read more…]

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