Dummy Subjects
Has anyone warned you about using dummy subjects? Like smothered verbs, dummy subjects are grammatically correct, but they don’t contribute much to your writing. Since
May 14, 2021
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Smothered Verbs
When you hear the word smothered, what comes to mind? Do you flashback to an episode of Law & Order or a scene from your
April 7, 2021
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That vs. Which
A friend of mine recently asked for clarification on using “that” and “which.” Since I’ve seen confusion about this topic in other places, I thought
March 19, 2021
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Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms
In case you missed them, National Grammar Day (March 4) and National Proofreading Day (March 8) happened recently. In honor of these fun holidays, let’s
March 12, 2021
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Choosing Active or Passive Voice
A colleague of mine posted a grammar tip on LinkedIn recently that sparked a conversation about what rules our English teachers had drummed into us
February 26, 2021
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Perseverance
Yesterday, the United States celebrated as NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover landed safely. With everything else going on in the world, you may have forgotten about
February 19, 2021
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What’s in a Name? Confidence.
Several people have asked about my business name this week; after all, BulletProof Writing Services doesn’t relate to my personal name, a famous written work,
February 12, 2021
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Who Needs Copyediting?
If you have a book deal with a traditional publisher, chances are you don’t need to hire your own copyeditor. Once your manuscript is accepted,
February 2, 2021
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The Perfect Trap
“This needs to be perfect.” We’ve all said it at some point. Whether you’re building a website, writing an article, or making a fancy dinner,
January 26, 2021
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Practicing Gratitude
Every January, people around the world start declaring an intention or resolution for the year. I’ve never been one to participate in the New Year’s
January 19, 2021
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