Announcing Grammar Grapplers
We’re launching a new blog series this week: Grammar Grapplers. The reason I have been eagerly anticipating this new series? These questions have come directly from you. For six months, […]
Entries by Mandi Stanley
Prepare to Proofread with a Power Pack
Whether you are back at your regular desk or still working from the kitchen table, take a look around your current workstation. Are you prepared to do your best proofreading? […]
Thank-you Note Writing: Make a List and Check It Once
Since January 1, we have used this blog space for discussing gratitude and the act of writing regular thank-you notes. Several of you have joined our community in the challenge […]
Examples of the TBA Thank-You Note Writing Formula
Last week’s post rang true for many of you. Thanks to everyone who gave a “thumbs up” or commented—and a special thanks to all who committed to this habit in […]
One Powerful New Year’s Writing Aspiration
For the past few days, I’ve heard a lot of voices saying, “I’m not really into new year’s resolutions” or “I’m not really a goal-setting person” or “I don’t make […]
That’s a Whole “Nuther” Story
Twice this week I’ve heard professional speakers and broadcasters use the word “nuther.” But, I’m posting this blog today because for the first time I saw someone actually write it […]
Pluralizing Last Names: The Most Popular Question of the Week
It won’t be a huge surprise that the question I have received the most this week through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter concerns addressing Christmas cards.
A Blooper in the Society Pages: “Couple”
In recent weeks, several readers have brought up one of my most cringe-worthy grammar peeves: using the incorrect subject-verb agreement with couple.
Assess Your Zoom Room
While there are funny Twitter accounts and parody Tik Tok’s about what’s happening in the background of your Zoom room, today I’m sharing my checklist from The No-Panic Plan for […]
One-Minute Technology Tips for Virtual Meetings
Are fellow meeting attendees cutting out of virtual conversations more often than usual these days?
