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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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It's Not That Serious! (Exclamation Marks)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/06

Do exclamation marks help or hurt your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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It Isn't Never Right to Use Double Negatives

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/05

What does the title of this episode mean? Is it always right--or never right? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why You Need That Serial Comma

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/04

People like to argue about the Oxford comma, but there are some very clear scenarios when its use is not optional. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Ten Items or Less"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/02/03

Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Show, Don't Tell

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/31

This common writing tip is surprisingly difficult to follow. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Why "Very Important" Isn't Important At All

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/30

Strengthen your descriptors with these simple tricks. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Scare Quotes, Emphasis, and Sarcasm

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/29

Use quotation marks wisely ... or you may end up adding sarcasm to an awkward situation. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Everyone Hates Semicolons

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/28

Don't use these funny-looking punctuation marks. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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A Warning Against Adjective Overuse

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/27

You've probably heard it before: "Show, don't tell." Here's one tip to make that happen on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Fiction Tip: Create Your Own Style Guide

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/24

Make your own writing rules. Stand out on an editor's desk. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Chocolate Books and the Dangers of Foreign Words

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/23

It's not a good idea to use foreign words in your writing ... unless you're certain everyone knows what they mean. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Is Social Media Harming Our Writing Skills?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/22

Social media is once again a hot-button topic after the TikTok ban. Learn more about its possible effects on our writing skills in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Weary" vs. "Wary"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/01/21

These two words are commonly confused. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN: The Collar of the Cat - And Why That Sounds Wrong

Grammar Minute ·

2024/12/05

English has some rules that just don't make sense. Here's one you've probably never thought about if you're a native speaker, on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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RERUN: One hundred, 100, or one-hundred?

Grammar Minute ·

2024/12/03

Even English nerds have to use numbers occasionally. Learn how to do it properly on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Writing & Artificial Intelligence

Grammar Minute ·

2024/11/28

Will AI make the writing industry obsolete--or could it actually be a blessing in disguise? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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Thanksgiving Special: Writing Thank-You Notes

Grammar Minute ·

2024/11/26

It's Thanksgiving season in the U.S.--and always a time to tell those you love how much you appreciate them! Learn to write a sincere and polite thank-you note on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

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In Defense of "Skedaddle"

Grammar Minute ·

2024/11/21

Do you like this word? Learn more about what differentiates a "good" word from a "bad" word on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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"Warsafe" Cover Reveal + Creating Emphasis

Grammar Minute ·

2024/11/19

Warsafe is a young adult science fiction novel, coming May 2025. Preorders open today! Learn more at www.laurensmythbooks.com.

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Don't Use These Words

Grammar Minute ·

2024/11/14

The title says it all. Find out how to improve your writing in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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