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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA...

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/30

Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory with a certification in creative writing, and a certification in business and entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, you might find Esther baking snickerdoodles and singing showtunes or going on adventures (like visiting bookstores) with her husband.

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History of the Pound/Hash Sign

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/28

What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why You Shouldn't Plan

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2025/03/27

If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Most Important Part

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/26

When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"On a Dime"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/25

Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Bring Back Blunt Emails

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2025/03/24

No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Against Emoji in Emails

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2025/03/21

That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Contrary to Contranyms

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2025/03/20

In this age of government "sanctions," what does this word actually mean? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How Many Spaces Belong After a Period?

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2025/03/19

Unless you're using a typewriter, the simple rule is usually better. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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History of the Percent Sign

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2025/03/18

No, it's not just a misprinted 100. And it's not a recent invention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The History of "OK"

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2025/03/07

There's a surprisingly interesting story behind one of our favorite abbreviations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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OK, Okay, and o.k.

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/06

It's never OK to misspell "okay." Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Capitalize Titles

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2025/03/05

Hint: It's not just the first word. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A Bad Book Title

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/04

This book title is filled with grammar lessons. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The "Enormity" of These Headlines

Grammar Minute ·

2025/03/03

The Grammar Hall of Shame returns with this classic--and hilarious--word choice error.

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Are Contractions Acceptable in Formal Writing?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/28

You cannot be too careful ... or can you? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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The Return of the Biweekly Meeting

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/27

We're back with more workplace confusion on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Can" vs. "May" - The Case of the Electric Guitar

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/26

You CAN, but you MAY not. (Should you?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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When You Need an Apostrophe (And When You Don't)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/25

Remember: Apostrophes do not make plurals. Ever. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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How to Self-Edit

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/24

The trick to self-editing is making your words look like they aren't your own. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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