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How a holdover from the days of typewriters inspires fierce loyalty from the masses. One space or two? Why is this even a question? Because it’s a style that has completely changed in the last generation. A little history: When books were set by hand, there was a special wider space that was used between …

You may know how to say these common business words, but do you know how they’re supposed to be spelled? Continuing on with our lively conversations about grammar and spelling, I’ve been compiling a few lists. Today, I offer these eleven sets of homophones that I see misused or misspelled in resumes, cover letters and …

Our recent article, 7 Grammar Errors that Make You Look Dumb must have gotten reposted and retweeted somewhere, because the comments section is rather epic, as well as hilarious. With almost 250 comments so far, and counting, it’s a wild ride. Some of the comments are correct, some are completely off base, some are defiantly …

Don’t let these easy-to-fix spelling and grammar mistakes make you look unprofessional. Many brilliant people have some communication weak spots. Unfortunately, the reality is that written communication is a big part of business, and how you write reflects on you. Poor spelling and grammar can destroy a professional image in an instant. Even if your …

A few “factoids” about often confused words and taking “gorilla” marketing to a new level. Basic English grammar isn’t very basic, is it? Our language evolves and changes. We’re constantly adding words from other languages and technology, not to mention that our rules and pronunciations are freakishly inconsistent. (If you don’t agree, try teaching a …