By Judy Vorfeld If you’re confused about “different than” vs. “different from,” here’s a quick way to rest your mind: Different from: This product is different from the one I normally use. Different than: I see the issue in a different way than you do. (Although “from” is normally preferred, “than” is acceptable […]
By Judy Vorfeld While there are many meanings for both “bring” and “take, many people are divided over usage like “Please take it with you” vs. “Please bring it with you.” The Gregg Reference Manual, Ninth Edition, says: “Bring” indicates motion toward the speaker. “Take” indicates motion away […]
By Judy Vorfeld Your and you’re are two of the most commonly misunderstood words in the Wide Wide World. “Your” is the possessive form of the word “you.” It’s used as a modifier before a noun, e.g., “Thanks for your letter.” “Your” means someone owns or has something: your car, […]
By Judy Vorfeld Will you break some of the sacred top ten Web Design Rules for Success if you create clumpy clusters of yellow text parked on an orange background, surrounded by bouncing hippos or cattle wearing shoes? It depends. Some frivolity might be appropriate for Vegetarian Shoes, […]
Write Powerfully: Avoid Useless Words and Phrases By Judy Vorfeld “Reckless writers and slipshod speakers use many words where few would do,“says Owl Editing. “Yet for all the words, their expression is but impoverished; more words do not necessarily signify more meaning.” Do you publish a newsletter, have […]
