Your First Seven Words Make Your Message
You have seven words to get attention. Distracted people ignore messages that take too long to read. That’s why your first seven words are so critical.
Word People
What’s a Kangaroo Word? Here’s an example for every letter.
Kangaroo words are a fun little word game. A kangaroo word contains joey words, and the search is on for new ones. Here’s a kangaroo word for every letter.
What Is the Difference Between Complacence and Complaisance?
Complacence and complaisance are distinct words with different meanings. Understanding the difference could save a lot of embarrassment.
Telling Your Story Using the ProEdit Approach
Great writing moves the world. Every day, companies rely on ProEdit to tell their story, teach their employees, hire staff, and explain their products.
Clutter: How to Remove Extra Words that Make You Sound Boring
Removing clutter is the easiest way to correct boring writing. Clutter is any extra sentence, word, or syllable that doesn’t contribute to your main point.
My Baby Learns Language Better Than I Do
A baby learns language better than an adult can. My daughter is learning to talk while I’m learning a different language. The race is on, and I am losing.
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.
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.