736 - Ghastly Words for Ghosts. Quid pro Quo.
In honor of Halloween, we look at ghastly words for ghosts. Also, people have been asking how to properly use the phrase "quid pro quo," so we have the answer. (Do you know the plural?)LINKS AND SPONS...
31 Loka 201915min
735 - Dave Itzkoff on Writing a Biography of Robin Williams
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28 Loka 201934min
734 - Ghost Words
In honor of Halloween, we talk about ghost words such as "phantomnation," "gravy," "twill," and more. Words that shouldn't exist.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my LinkedIn Learning course f...
24 Loka 201912min
733 - Why People Hate Words Like 'Moist'
When people have a negative physical reaction to a specific word, it's called word aversion (not misophonia as some people mistakenly presume). "Moist," "pustule," and "panties" are just a few of the ...
21 Loka 201923min
732 - How to Write a Conclusion. ‘Rebut’ or ‘Refute’?
Writing a conclusion can be the hardest part of writing an essay. We have help! Also, a listener asked me to explain the difference between "rebut" and "refute."LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can g...
17 Loka 20199min
731 - Compound Possession. 'Friday' or 'On Friday'?
In this show, we answer two listener questions: 1. Should you write about "Bill and Ted's trip" or "Bill's and Ted's trip"? 2. Should you say you'll listen "Tuesday" or "on Tuesday"?LINKS AND SPONSORS...
14 Loka 201911min
730 - Turning a Podcast into a Novel: 'The Bright Sessions' to 'The Infinite Noise'
Lauren Shippen, the creator of one of my new favorite audio dramas, "The Bright Sessions," talks about turning a podcast into a novel and about going from working alone to working on multiple projects...
10 Loka 201930min
729 - Making Words That End in Y Plural.'Primer' Pronunciation.
If you've ever wondered why "primer" is sometimes pronounced "primmer," this show is for you! We also talk about why you make words that end in Y plural in different ways.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how...
7 Loka 201910min
