Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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2025-02-20

  Writing Motivation Hacks, with Mary Robinette Kowal

1058. If you struggle to sit down and write, you’ll love this conversation with award-winning author and podcaster Mary Robinette Kowal. Learn how to conquer writing obstacles with tips on managing distractions, handling research rabbit holes, and maki... 		  Mary Robinette Kowal, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-02-18

  Why we misuse ‘literally.’ How ham radio got its name. District

1057. Why do people use "literally" when they mean "figuratively"? This week, we look at how the meaning of "literally" changed over time. Plus, we look at how amateur radio operators came to be known as "hams" and why the term stuck.The "literally"seg... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Valerie Fridland, Karen Lunde author
2025-02-13

  How to be a ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein

1056. Ghostwriting is more than just anonymous book writing — it’s a thriving industry. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, shares how writers can break into ghostwriting, what types of projects are available, and how much top ghostwriters ea... 		  Dan Gerstein, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-02-11

  Why some holidays have apostrophes. Why Californians say ‘the 405.’ MIGD

1055. Ever wonder why some holidays have apostrophes while others don’t? We look at Mother’s Day, Veterans Day, and Presidents’ Day. Then, we look at why Southern Californians say "the 405" while the rest of the country skips "the" in front of freeway ... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Karen Lunde author
2025-02-06

  Word games and the joy of playing every day, with Lex Friedman

1054. Ever wonder what goes into designing daily word games? Lex Friedman, creator of Lex.games, shares his journey from puzzle lover to puzzle maker, how he keeps his games fresh, and why some puzzles stump even the best players. Plus, we talk typos, ... 		  Lex Friedman, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-02-04

  'Toeing' the line. Metonym versus synecdoche. Ghost town mad

1053. If you’ve ever hesitated between ‘toe the line’ and ‘tow the line,’ this episode is for you. We look at the phrase's history to clear up the confusion. Then, we look at metonymy and synecdoche — powerful literary devices that can make your writin... 		  Jim Norrena, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-01-30

  Wordplay and cartoons: Inside the making of 'AB@C,' with Rob Meyerson and Dan Misdea

1052. What do “CDB” and “U11 2” have in common? They’re both examples of gramograms! This week, I chat with writer Rob Meyerson and New Yorker cartoonist Dan Misdea about their book "AB@C," a fun collection of gramograms—letters, numbers, and symbols t... 		  Rob Meyerson, Dan Misdea, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-01-28

  Does 'book-book' make sense? Fun words for jigsaw lovers. Chilly chickens.

1051. This week, we look at doubled words, like "salad-salad" or "job-job," and what the repetition is actually telling us. Then, in honor of National Puzzle Day, we look at the history of jigsaw puzzles and some fun words from the industry such as "wh... 		  Mignon Fogarty, Karen Lunde author
2025-01-23

  The secret to writing a good memoir, with Wendy Dale

1050.  This week, I talk with Wendy Dale, author of "The Memoir Engineering System," about how to write a compelling memoir. We look at the differences between memoir and autobiography, the importance of plot, and why outlining can save writers years o... 		  Wendy Dale, Mignon Fogarty author
2025-01-21

  Quotation marks in 1906. Starting stories in the middle. Road trip words.

1049.  I came across a hilarious entry about quotation marks in an old usage guide and had to share it. Then, we look at a technique that can work for both fiction and nonfiction writing — starting a story in the middle.The "in medias res" segment is b... 		  Karen Lunde, Mignon Fogarty author