by Gail Kerzner | Nov 20, 2022 | Author Advice, General Writing, Grammar, Tips and Tricks
We love our English teachers (I’m one, too!), but let’s debunk these grammar myths penalty free! Times have changed, and we can relax a little—unless our academic and style guides dictate us otherwise. The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is on our side! Top 10 Grammar...
by Gail Kerzner | Sep 28, 2021 | Author Advice, Tips and Tricks
Congrats, indie author. At long last, you’ve finished your manuscript. You’ve received input from your beta readers and have incorporated changes into a new, improved draft. You’ve even painstakingly completed your self-edit. Time to let it go for a bit. Wise indie...
by Gail Kerzner | Sep 10, 2021 | Author Advice, Fresh Ink, General Writing, Language Trends
Years ago, when I was a kid, I didn’t know I was using ableist language when I exclaimed, “You want me to get a A on that test? Are you nuts?” and “You’re so crazy, you’re acting like an idiot. You belong in the state hospital!” Or as an adult, when I have said,...
by Gail Kerzner | Aug 31, 2021 | College Admissions Essays, Tips and Tricks
For high school seniors, fall doesn’t just mean time to reunite with friends and back-to-school shopping—complete with sparkly notebooks. It means super serious college prep and the scary realization that many college admissions essay deadlines are eminent—as early as...
by Gail Kerzner | Aug 24, 2021 | Author Advice, College Admissions Essays, General Writing, Tips and Tricks
“Why is the English language so confusing?” my students and friends ask. Just recently, I was attending a small networking event of savvy businesspeople, and our meeting turned into a usage lesson (which I was happy to conduct). When they expressed their frustration...
