Editor’s Blog
Thoughts typed by a professional editor, book lover, and word nerd.
Dangling Modifiers: An Explanation and Guide for Editing
Danglers are words/phrases that are mistakenly associated with the wrong word in a sentence. They are usually considered grammatically incorrect and make your writing sound unclear. I'll demonstrate how you can edit dangling modifiers with some clear examples!
Subject-Verb Agreement: Or/nor
Learn more about the subject-verb agreement when it comes to sentences with compound subjects containing “or” or “nor.”
Happy Holidays from . . . Who Now?
A quick grammar run-down on the most common errors that appear in holiday cards and letters. Learn about pluralizing last names, tricky possessives, and capitalization rules.