Clean-Cut vs Clear-Cut
What's the difference between these two commonly confused phrases? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jul 24, 2025•59 sec•Season 3Ep. 204
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Y'all vs. All Y'all
Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we're enjoying the South with all its extreme heat, delicious cooking, and wonderful hospitality!
Jul 22, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 203
Tips for Effective Foreshadowing
COMING SOON: My fifth dystopian/sci fi novel from Enclave Publishing. Get updates here!
Jul 17, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 202
"Weary" vs. "Wary"
What's the difference between "weary" and "wary?" Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Jul 15, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 201
WARSAFE Release Day (& How to Publish a Book)
My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! You can find it on Amazon (where it's the #1 new release in its category!) or directly from the publisher. SYNOPSIS: There’s one building on her island that Halley has never visited: the Mercenary House. Perched atop a mountain, surrounded by unnaturally evergreen foliage, the House is rumored to be a breeding ground for criminals. Mercenaries are liars, cheats, spies . . . and maybe, depending on who you ask, killers. At the Warsafe head...
May 06, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 200
SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview with Samantha Mendell, Editor & Author
Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special episode of Grammar Minute!
May 05, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Thank You, Hillsdale College!
This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used as an adjective.
May 05, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 198
How to Speed Read
A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
May 02, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 197
Making Plurals Possessive (Grammar Hall of Shame)
New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
May 01, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 196
World Pilots' Day: A Study in Grammar
What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 30, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 195
History of the Dollar Sign
Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 29, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 194
REBOOT - Interrobang‽
Learn about this weird and wild punctuation mark on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 21, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 193
REBOOT - How Are You?
What's the proper response to "How are you?" Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 18, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 192
REBOOT - Antecedents
Learn about antecedents on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 17, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 191
REBOOT - Run-On Sentences
Learn how to avoid run-on sentences in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 16, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 190
This was the first-ever episode.
It's throwback day on Grammar Minute! Hear the first-ever pilot episode of your favorite writing podcast.
Apr 15, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 189
"Enormity" Returns
You won't want to miss the enormity of this Grammar Minute episode.
Apr 14, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 188
What Does SOS Stand For? (Backronyms)
What does "SOS" stand for? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 11, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 187
Doug Allen's Guide Part 2: Three Tips
Enjoy a continuation of tips from economist Doug Allen's writing guide!
Apr 10, 2025•56 sec•Season 3Ep. 186
Doug Allen's Writing Guide: "Where" vs "In Which"
Enjoy a tip from economist Doug Allen's writing guide in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 09, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 185
"In a Nutshell"
Where did this idiom originate? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 08, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 184
ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 2
Learn some more fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 07, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 183
ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 1
Learn some fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 04, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 182
ARCHIVES: What Does It Mean to "Beg the Question?"
Probably not what you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 03, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 181
ARCHIVES: Every Day vs Everyday
These two words are similar ... but not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 02, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 180
ARCHIVES: I.E. vs E.G.
We toss around these Latin abbreviations like we know what they mean ... but do we really? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Apr 01, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 179
When the Music Turns the Volume Down
Adjectival phrases must match the subject of the sentence. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Mar 31, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 177
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA Fantasy Author
Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory with a certification in creative writing, and a certification in business and entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, you might find Esther baking snickerdoodles and singing showtunes or going on adventures (like visiting bookstores) with her husband.
Mar 30, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 178
History of the Pound/Hash Sign
What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Mar 28, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 176
Why You Shouldn't Plan
If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Mar 27, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 175
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