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
728 - How English Words Came Into French After World War II
French authorities tried to keep English out of their language, but “tank,” “bulldozer,” and “jeep” got the ball rolling, and it kept going from there.LINKS AND SPONSORS |Learn how you can get my Link...
3 Loka 201916min
727 - The Quirky Australian 'Crime' Tense. 'Hopefully.'
A listener asked why Australians use the present perfect tense in a way you won't hear in British or American English. You'll often hear it in crime reports or on the radio. Also, we look at a slightl...
30 Syys 201914min
726 - A Cup of Joe. ‘Smokey’ and ‘Smoky.’
In honor of National Coffee Day, we talk about the origin of coffee and all its nicknames. Plus, I'll help you remember the difference between "smoky" and "smokey" with a little help from Smokey Bear....
26 Syys 201911min
725 - Interviewing, Story Structure, and Writing Tools with Jonathan Small
If you've ever been nervous before interviewing someone, struggled to write a good lede, or just want to get some tips on handy tools for writers, this interview with Jonathan Small is for you.LINKS A...
23 Syys 201935min
