Compound Words & Avoiding the #1 Spelling Mistake Overlooked By Editing Software
Compound words are bigger words that are made by joining smaller words. Editing software can’t tell what you mean, so compound word typos get missed.
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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.
Bad Manuals: How to Tell If Your Manual Needs An Overhaul
Bad manuals make you look unprofessional. Here’s a checklist to evaluate whether you have bad manuals that frustrate customers and undercut your brand.
Since You Asked…
“I write because nobody listens” seems to fit the bill for the writers of the world. We find that our voices may seem small, or go unnoticed, until we put the pen to paper. Once our thoughts escape our minds, pass over our mouths, travel to our hands, and become written words, the world seems …
Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes—Oh, my!
Everyone needs a break now and then, and sentences are no different. Most writers already have a handle on how to use commas and periods to break up text and give the reader a chance to breathe. However, one of the most overlooked and least understood punctuation marks is the dash. Dashes are multipurpose tools …