Plain Language Guide, Style Guide, or Both?
Plain Language Guide, Style Guide, or Both? Where Does Plain Language End and Editorial Style Begin? And Why Your Organization Needs Two Separate Guides A…
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Category: Grammar
A Brief History of the Spanish Language
(¿Lo quieres leer en español? Aquí está.) The word “grammar” refers both to the rules that govern language production and comprehension and to the study of…
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3 Things No One Ever Taught You About Subjects in Grammar
If you grunt at the sight of the word “grammar,” you are not alone. But, I’m here to tell you it is a conditioned response to utterly bad English teachers. If…
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3 Decluttering Mistakes You’re Making When Revising Your Text
So you have a first draft. And it feels great, doesn’t it? It just needs revising. And you have the best intentions. You set out to tighten the text and…
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Passives are Peaceful, not Limp
In my latest article on the ATA Chronicle, the flagship publication of the American Translators Association, I explore passive voice. The title of the article…
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