A mix of grammar and writing tips, personal reflections, and geeking out on words.


Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult: Content and Content. Yep, I’m talking about two completely different words and meanings. My 9-year-old son learned about the challenge of these two words recently.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

When to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”

Did you know there was a difference of usage between “i.e.” and “e.g.”? Years ago I picked up this tip for remembering their correct usage. I think of it every time I start to write a sentence that requires one of them.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Editor Confession About Prepositions

Most people growing up learning English grammar probably heard the rule that you can't end a sentence with a preposition. Well, this rule follower goes rogue sometimes.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Grammar Master (Almost)

According to one of those viral quizzes everyone takes on Facebook, I am a Grammar Master.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Three Buzzwords That Can Buzz Off

For a while now, I’ve refused to use these three words and hashtags. Because I’m just plain tired of hearing them, and I’m tired of them being misused.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Fergie and Hummus

So, the other day at work I was copy editing and came across the food item “black eye pea hummus.”

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