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Writing Tip: Do You Overuse Parentheses?

You know parentheses? (Those little crescent-shaped thingies?) Well, sometimes they drive me crazy (overuse, lack of clarity, fuzzy writing). I have nothing against parentheses in themselves. I’m just not so fond of them that I crave a steady supply. Used … Continue reading

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Copywriting Quick-Tip: Give Adjectives and Adverbs a Break

Poor modifiers! Overworked and underpaid, that’s what they are, constantly making up for other parts of grammar that fail to pull their weight. Look, I’m not priggish when it comes to adjectives and adverbs. I use them constantly (see?). But … Continue reading

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