Why did my history prof take off marks for writing that a certain general in history was “aggravating”?
Getting Serious
I'm having no luck at all getting agents or publishers interested in my book, a work of serious non-fiction. Are people not reading this kind of book any more?
Hit or Miss
Am I crazy, or is the term near miss an oxymoron? It seems to me that a miss is a miss, and a near miss is—well, a hit.
Something Fishy
Which is correct: That shirt smells of fish, or That shirt smells like fish?
Sustenance
What are a few tips or exercises to keep us hardworking writers in shape?
Double Standard
Why do literary agents’ requirements vary so much?
Drilled
What makes grade 5 teachers so effective at imprinting on students their dogmatic, but incorrect, opinions on grammar and usage?
On and On
Is it okay to not like long sentences?
Zero Hour
How firm are a writer’s deadlines specified in the contract with a publisher?
Being Sure
What is the difference between ensure and insure? Are there times when either one is okay?
Round Spherical Ring
Does the phrase 'centre around', as in “the conversation centred around issues of freedom,” bug anyone but me? A centre is a fixed spot, and other stuff moves around it, right?
Proofing Heads-up
Are expensive, last-minute proofing fees normal?
Countdown
I hope you can tell me what’s wrong with this sentence: A huge amount of people showed up. Our writing teacher highlights sentences that need work and makes us figure out what’s wrong. Usually I can, but not this time.
Template Blip
Do literary magazines tell everyone to submit again?
