I used to think cover letters were a pain in the neck. Just one more blasted thing I had to do before applying for a job, something… Read more “Let your cover letter tell your story”
Tag: words about words
The effect is that it affects your credibility
Affect and effect. What’s the difference? One tiny letter at the beginning of the word. Use the wrong one, and you’re “ffect.” (Go on, say it out… Read more “The effect is that it affects your credibility”
Language, clarity, and connection
I’ve been down with a bad cold for the past two weeks, which has made my brain fuzzy and my voice hoarse. It got me thinking about… Read more “Language, clarity, and connection”
Hello, it’s me
I was wondering if after all these years, you’d like to hear how I explain the difference between it’s and its to people who misuse it. Well,… Read more “Hello, it’s me”
Like, such as, and why the difference matters
When I copy-edit, there’s an invisible checklist of things I look for. Obviously, grammar and spelling errors are the most important things to fix, as they look… Read more “Like, such as, and why the difference matters”
Spells for spelling
At my last office job, several of my colleagues were native francophones (very common in the Ottawa area). Occasionally, one of them would wonder aloud about the… Read more “Spells for spelling”
Alison Larabie Chase 