*peeks out of my burrow* *looks around* *whispers ‘anybody here?’* *crawls out of the burrow and dusts off my fur* As this gopher has surmised, it’s time to come out …
“He’s Just Like Me!” – Why I Write What I Write
First of all, a word of explanation: this is the first post in a new monthly series called This Writer’s Voice. Please note that the series is not about the …
My New Flubs2Fixes Website is Up and Running!
I am delighted to invite you all over to www.flubs2fixes.com (link below) for the launch of my new website! Flubs2Fixes is dedicated to the services I offer in editing, consulting …
A Word with Beth — I Can Really Get INTO This Grammar Problem!
The Owl heard something on the radio the other day that got his feathers in a twist. To straighten them out again, I said I’d do a post about it. …
A Word with Beth — about ellipses . . .
The Owl and I had a question sent to us recently that we are happy to answer here in our grammar and word use feature, A Word with Beth. …
A Word With Beth — About Apostrophes
The Grammar Owl is looking at his talons again. This time, they’re making him think about apostrophes (and the grammatical catastrophes they sometimes cause.) Apostrophes should be easy. They …
A Word With Beth — About Well-Meant Words
Instead of a grammar post today, this will be a bit of a rant, but hopefully a gentle, thoughtful rant. There’s a phrase that bothers me every time I hear …
A Word with Beth — About Commas, Part Two
At the request of a couple of readers, the Owl and I are taking a second look at commas today. Before the Owl sinks his talons into a few more …