TypoSuction

TypoSuction The only funny typo is someone else's! Jim Norrena launched TypoSuction in 2001 to ensure his clients' communications reflect error-free messaging.

Having TypoSuction done allows you to make the best first impression possible. How many times have we been interested in something we're reading only to have an unsightly typo rear its ugly head? We try to look the other way, but it's impossible; the damage is already done.

It seemed like a perfectly reasonable question to ask...
07/30/2025

It seemed like a perfectly reasonable question to ask...

Do you frequently languish in your superfluous and beguiling exposition, contemplating how to manifest a more truncated ...
07/27/2025

Do you frequently languish in your superfluous and beguiling exposition, contemplating how to manifest a more truncated writing style?

Or,

Can smaller words lend your writing greater impact?

This Grammar Girl episode is just what the editor ordered. Regardless of subject matter, all writing can benefit from using shorter words and more effective verbs. It's a physiological and intellectual fact. Curious?

1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing with plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words...

To be or not to be… I say at least one of the “be”s has to go! And in the New York Times, no less! Sheesh!
07/21/2025

To be or not to be… I say at least one of the “be”s has to go! And in the New York Times, no less! Sheesh!

With Grammar Girl – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
07/15/2025

With Grammar Girl – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Remember, the only funny typo is someone else's.
07/15/2025

Remember, the only funny typo is someone else's.

Thoughts?
07/08/2025

Thoughts?

Pretty sure in this case "blank spaces" is redundant. 🤣
06/30/2025

Pretty sure in this case "blank spaces" is redundant. 🤣

What a difference punctuation makes, right?
06/24/2025

What a difference punctuation makes, right?

For editors, writers, and anyone else interested in language:• Does an overuse of the em dash *truly* indicate the use o...
06/18/2025

For editors, writers, and anyone else interested in language:

• Does an overuse of the em dash *truly* indicate the use of AI?

• Should AI detectors be trusted at all?

• What the heck is the difference between "caretaker" and "caregiver" anyway?

This timely Grammar Girl episode addresses all of the above and more! Find out why Mignon C. Fogarty's fed up with "em dash and AI" rumors. And then learn why "caregiver" and "caretaker" can and cannot be used interchangeably.

Enjoy!

1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "care...

There's no enigma as to which to use: "a" or "an" (unless you're the SF Chronicle!). 🤣 Remember, the only funny typo is ...
06/18/2025

There's no enigma as to which to use: "a" or "an" (unless you're the SF Chronicle!). 🤣

Remember, the only funny typo is someone else's.

Someone should sanction the caption writer for this… and from the New York Times, no less!
05/27/2025

Someone should sanction the caption writer for this… and from the New York Times, no less!

Super excited to announce I've been invited to join the board at Publishing Professionals Network! (Okay, so I might hav...
05/16/2025

Super excited to announce I've been invited to join the board at Publishing Professionals Network! (Okay, so I might have begged them just a little…)

PPN offers opportunities for those in the publishing industry (writers, editors, designers, marketing and publicity specialists… basically, anyone in print and electronic publishing) to meet and network with one another in order to grow professionally. Learn more about becoming a member here:

https://pubpronetwork.org/membership/

And the annual PPN conference is a wonderful opportunity to stay abreast of industry changes and ongoing (and future) trends. If you're involved or just interested in publishing, PPN is the place to be!

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