553 GG Not Only, But Also. Leave in the Lurch. Month Names.
This week we talk about a common error you should avoid when using "not only" with "but also." We examine why we talk about leaving someone "in the lurch." What's a lurch? And finally, we look at the ...
27 Jan 201710min
551 Capital vs Capitol. Citing Podcasts and Websites
Are people in the capitol or capital this weekend? Also, why do citations even matter and what should you look for in a source?SPONSORSDownload the Dunkin' app and enroll in DD Perks with the code POD...
19 Jan 201712min
551 GG. Words of the Year. Writing Tips.
This week, we discuss the words of the year and four simple ways to write better in the new year.UPDATED AP STYLE INTERACTIVE WEB COURSE http://www.ragan.com/Z5AC03-MACMILFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: h...
12 Jan 201712min
550 GG Enormity or Enormousness? Badminton
This week we discuss whether there is really a difference between "enormity" and "enormousness" and about how badminton (not badmitten) got its name. UPDATED AP STYLE INTERACTIVE WEB COURSE http://www...
5 Jan 20175min
549 GG Hone/Home In. Apostrophes.
A great memory trick to remember the difference between homing and honing (plus a complete aside about spiderwebs). Also, an solution to the mystery of why you sometimes see "farmers market" with and ...
29 Dec 20169min
548 GG. What Makes Good Stories.
What’s your favorite book and why? The questions are more than just a way to fill your online dating profile—they’re insights into how beloved stories push our psychological and neurological buttons. ...
22 Dec 20168min
547 GG 'A While' or 'Awhile'? Writing Dialogue
FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEWriting Dialogue http://bit.ly/writing_dialogue'A While' or 'Awhile'? http://bit.ly/a-whileUPDATED AP STYLE INTERACTIVE WEB COURSE http://www.ragan.com/Z5AC03-MACMILFOLLOW G...
15 Dec 20168min
546 GG Anxious/Eager. If Not.
FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEAnxious or Eager? http://bit.ly/anxiouseagerIf Not: http://bit.ly/ifnotSPONSORShttp://sockclub.com/grammar and the code "grammar"http://www.audible.com/ggUPDATED AP STYLE IN...
8 Dec 201613min
