Posts Tagged ‘ lists ’

100 jump-starters to cure your writer’s block

Oct 24th, 2008 | By Jennifer Roach | Category: Big Picture

The last time I discussed writer’s block, I mentioned that the best cure is to simply write. To expand on that, I have created a list of 100 random jump-starters to get your writing juices flowing again. You can pick any that suit you, or close your eyes and point to one on the screen; it doesn’t matter which ones you do, just as long as you’re working that creative brain of yours.



16 words and phrases to omit for more concise writing

Sep 10th, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Style

Here are 16 things your writing can do without.



593 words you’re probably misspelling

Sep 5th, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Big Picture

Here is a list of 594 commonly misspelled words.



Is the CDC singular? and other questions

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Big Picture

Here are a list of frequently asked questions at Prowritingtips.com and, convienently, their corresponding answers.



12 plural compounds you’re probably getting wrong

Aug 1st, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Grammar

Don’t just stick an s at the end of these!

Attorneys general
Courts-martial
Mothers-in-law
Boards of Education
Rights-of-way
Culs-de-sac
Chiefs of Staff
Passers-by
Men-of-war
Heirs apparent
Notaries public.
Runners-up



They’re, their… your not alone. These words are easily confused.

Jul 25th, 2008 | By Jennifer Roach | Category: Grammar

You probably got a cheat sheet of these commonly misused words in your middle school language arts class. It’s time for a refresher course. Nothing screams “I have no idea what I’m doing!” worse than these easily avoidable mistakes.