Hilarious or Heartbreaking or Horrible
What makes a story hilarious, heartbreaking or horrible?
Take a few minutes to read three short-short stories, all of which are true.
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A Black Cat Crossed My Path
Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Despite having a soft heart for all kinds of furry creatures, I've failed multiple times in my attempts to cozy up to a cat. Recently, however, a stray black cat crossed my path, giving me only a moment’s notice to decide if my past encounters with felines would influence how I reacted to him.
The Most Overlooked Proofreading Need
Look over your work before you turn it in!
When deciding what will pass as a solid assessment of our written content, we should all know that effective proofreading is not simply “looking over” the verbiage.
Can you guess what's the most overlook stage of the review process? Find out what it is and why it's so valuable.
Don't Write Off the Pen and Paper
I once caused a stir among the security officers at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
When I presented my purse for inspection before a tour, they gave me a hard time—jokingly.
Why all the pens?
Sam Isn't with Us Anymore
What happened to Sam?
After inquiring about an employee who always assisted you, have you ever been told the person was “no longer with us”?
Who Is that Person
How does someone prove his or her character, intentions, or competence?
To answer the question, I offer a true story about my sister.
Awkwardly Wondering How to Address Someone
Sooner or later, we all find ourselves in that awkward position of wondering how we should address a certain person and wishing someone would simply spell it out:
Call him/her/me X.
I Owe You a Favor
Is “I owe you!” your common response to someone who does a favor for you?
Do you ever find yourself thinking that someone should return a favor to you?
Take the Grammar Guru Challenge
Do you consider yourself a grammar guru or a perpetually struggling student?
Either way, take Write Lady's 10-Question Grammar Guru Challenge.
Affirm what you know and/or use my explanations and tips to understand any mistakes and prevent future errors!
Constructive Criticism & Just Plain Complainin' Ain't the Same
Constructive criticism and just plain complainin’ ain’t the same!
(No, it's not proper grammar but that sentence screams the truth—in a Southern accent!)
What’s the difference between constructive criticism and the usual complaint?
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