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Category Archives: Writing and Copywriting
Reflections on the Reflexive: How (and How Not) to Use “Myself”
Dear Whole Wide English-Speaking World, It Seems: Here is a word usage tip that can generate goodwill on our planet in a small way by eliminating my periodic urge to shake people violently by the lapels while bulging my bloodshot … Continue reading
Posted in Style and Grammar, Uncategorized, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged I/me/myself, intensive pronoun, myself, reflexive pronoun, when to use "myself"
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Three Is a Funny Number: A Tip for Writing Humor
Three is the number of completeness. In Christian theology, God is triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In music, three notes–the root, third, and fifth–make up a complete chord, known as a triad. And in writing, groupings of three create … Continue reading
Posted in Funny and Weird Stuff, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged humor writing, humorous pieces, writing tips
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More Than Over and Above: Dispelling the Myth
Over means the same thing as more than. So does above. Saying that a symphony ticket cost you more than $100, above $100, or over $100 are all equally acceptable ways of saying that you must really love Mozart. “Uh, … Continue reading