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Grammar Minute

Lauren Smyth

Saving the English language 60 seconds at a time.

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1:01

Can Inanimate Nouns Be Possessive?

Grammar Minute ·

2025/09/05

... Maybe. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:00

The History of the Asterisk

Grammar Minute ·

2025/09/03

Where does our favorite c*nsorship symbol come from? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

When to Capitalize "Mom" and "Dad"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/09/01

When should you capitalize "mom" and "dad"--and "grandpa" and "auntie" and all the rest? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

"U.S." vs. "US"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/08/28

Let's turn back to the Chicago Manual of Style for another grammar rule!

1:01

Why Good Writers Need Editors

Grammar Minute ·

2025/08/26

If you're looking for an editor for your next project--whether that's a query letter, manuscript, or magazine article--look no further! Visit laurensmythbooks.com to learn more.

0:56

"Capital" vs. "Capitol"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/08/21

Hint: They're both locations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Mintue!

1:02

Good Grammar Doesn't Prove AI

Grammar Minute ·

2025/08/19

Em dashes and other grammar tricks aren't proof that text is written with AI. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:00

PLEASE USE PARAGRAPH BREAKS.

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/31

Let's end this bad typing habit once and for all. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Em Dashes, En Dashes, and Hyphens

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/29

What's the difference between these three similar-looking punctuation marks? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

0:59

Clean-Cut vs Clear-Cut

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/24

What's the difference between these two commonly confused phrases? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Y'all vs. All Y'all

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/22

Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we're enjoying the South with all its extreme heat, delicious cooking, and wonderful hospitality!

1:01

Tips for Effective Foreshadowing

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/17

COMING SOON: My fifth dystopian/sci fi novel from Enclave Publishing. Get updates here!

1:02

"Weary" vs. "Wary"

Grammar Minute ·

2025/07/15

What's the difference between "weary" and "wary?" Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

WARSAFE Release Day (& How to Publish a Book)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/05/06

My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! You can find it on Amazon (where it's the #1 new release in its category!) or directly from the publisher.SYNOPSIS: There’s one building on her island that Halley has never visited: the Mercenary House. Perched atop a mountain, surrounded by unnaturally evergreen foliage, the House is rumored to be a breeding ground for criminals. Mercenaries are liars, cheats, spies . . . and maybe, depending on who you ask, killers.At the Warsafe

22:01

SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview with Samantha Mendell,...

Grammar Minute ·

2025/05/05

Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Thank You, Hillsdale College!

Grammar Minute ·

2025/05/05

This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used as an adjective.

1:01

How to Speed Read

Grammar Minute ·

2025/05/02

A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

Making Plurals Possessive (Grammar Hall of Shame)

Grammar Minute ·

2025/05/01

New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

World Pilots' Day: A Study in Grammar

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/30

What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

1:01

History of the Dollar Sign

Grammar Minute ·

2025/04/29

Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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