Category: Holidays

Halloween costumes for writers and editors: #1

What really makes an editor’s skin crawl? Dangling modifiers! Become a writer/editor’s worst nightmare with a simple home-made costume. Print creepy modifiers on index cards, and attach them with 6- to-18 inch bits of yarn to your sleeves, hair, belt, etc. Some possibilities: Despite the pool of warm blood on the floor, To ensure the …

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March 4, National Grammar Day

Visit nationalgrammarday.com for contests, freebies, and lighthearted educational tools.   My favorite haiku from 2011 was submitted by @4ndyman: If you’ve much to say, A well-placed semicolon Can save your big but.

Gift Ideas for Editors & Writers (Part II)

4. Business Card Case The typical wordsmith might not get away from the keyboard or pencil to socialize very often, but networking is a necessary chore that becomes a bit more fun with a stylish wooden card case. 3. Old-School Ink It may cost just a couple bucks, but a multi-color pen has nostalgic charm …

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Gift Ideas for Editors & Writers (Part I)

10. Scrabble Board Coasters There are many creative re-uses of Scrabble tiles and boards available on Esty.com. These coasters are a winner for the word lover who requires rehydration. 9. Reasonable Goals The clever folks at Pretty Bitter can help the most ambitious soul set reasonable goals, using this fun One Thing sticky pad. 8. …

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