Jibber Jabber: The Unwritten Ablaut Reduplication Rule
The Unwritten Ablaut Reduplication Rule is a maxim that we all seem to follow instinctively, but you’ve almost certainly never noticed.
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Lessons from Amazon’s Typo Catastrophe
Amazon’s typo broke the internet. A simple mistake cost companies millions of dollars. Here are some tips for preventing typos, no matter your industry.
Just a Bunch of Hilarious Chuck Norris Jokes for Word People
Chuck Norris didn’t learn about comma splices, he invented them. // “I” before “E” except when Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks it. // Chuck No…
“Arrival” Movie Review: Linguists Love It
Arrival’s realistic exploration of linguistics and human emotion make it one of the best movies of the year for word people and sci-fi cinephiles.
Ridiculously Difficult Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle
Gobble up some word fun this holiday season with a ridiculously difficult Thanksgiving crossword puzzle, and show off your Thanksgiving vocab prowess!
Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Writers
Here’s a list of creative Halloween costume ideas for writers to inspire you. Jokes, characters, writers, and the tools of the trade make great costumes.
Criticism Words (And When to Use Them)
Here’s a list of criticism words with definitions and examples to help you complain about life, denounce injustice, and change the world: Asinine, Atrocious…
Shorthand Notation Made Writing More Efficient Way Before Siri and Google Now
Shorthand notation let businesspeople communicate more quickly. Pitman and Gregg designed intricate note taking systems to speed up professional dictation.
National Punctuation Day Is a Grammarian’s Dream Come True
National Punctuation Day is a chance to let your parentheses down and have fun with those helpful little marks that clarify meaning. Brush up on usage, too!
Unwritten Adjective Rule Stuns Word People Who Never Noticed
The unwritten adjective rule prescribes the order in which adjectives should be listed by attribute category. Everyone seems to use it, but no one knows it.