List: Grammar, language, and writing mechanics | Curated by Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen

Jul 25, 2024
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Grammar, language, and writing mechanicsSpit and polish for writers
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E³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower
Lost in Repetition: The Fascination of Semantic SatiationYou’re not losing your mind; your brain just shut down
Jul 24
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Jul 24
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Real Insight!
George Orwell Advised Us to Stop Writing GibberishAre you showing off imagined prowess or communicating something worth reading?
Jul 10
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Jul 10
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Writers In Progress
Define Your Reading Audience and Hone Your Writing VoiceBe flexible but be yourself to satisfy the right readers
Jul 5
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Jul 5
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All About M
Ten Essential Medium Pubs Where You Won’t Get BuriedThese stand-out pubs are supportive, engaging, and willing to go the extra mile for you
Jun 27
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Jun 27
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The Shortform
Hey, Want to Make a Fortune on Medium?I can’t make that happen, but I can give you a secret leg up for success
Jun 22
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Jun 22
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An Open Letter to Amazing WritersHere’s what you should know about great writing
Jun 10
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Jun 10
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New Pub Welcome
When Writers Have “Real Insight!” They Are Worth ReadingWhether you’re a reader or a writer, here’s the Medium pub that has your back
Jun 11
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Jun 11
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Real Insight!
Do You Have Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Not Fatal, but No CurePlus a plenitude of interesting words for loquacious writers
Jun 12
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Jun 12
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Writers In Progress
Trade Secrets: Some Writers Flourish While Others TankMy truths about Medium, Substack, Vocal, and people who use them
Jun 6
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Jun 6
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Real Insight!
Create Your Slick and Foolproof Table of Contents for your Medium storiesIt would work on other writing platforms with some tweaks
Jun 1
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Jun 1
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Real Insight!
What Every Editor Needs to Know and Every Writer Can AppreciateLike Sherlock Holmes, a skilled editor uncovers clues and identifies culprits
Apr 19
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Apr 19
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Real Insight!
Good Reads You Shouldn’t OverlookA few stories from the past week or so that added value to my days
May 13
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May 13
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Real Insight!
How to Avoid Looking Like an Amateur when You Quote DialogItalics, quotes, and bold, oh my!
Apr 29
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Apr 29
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Real Insight!
Go Ahead and Ignore Rules of Capitalization — You’ll Drive Readers AwayWhen we read, we don’t want to stumble over weirdness
Apr 4
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Apr 4
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Real Insight!
Medium Editor: How to Format Any Story —No Tech Skills NeededBullet list, code box, embeds — simple one page guide
Feb 19
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Feb 19
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Real Insight!
Seven Weird Words You Can Use to Impress Your Friends (or not)And that’s no taradiddle
Feb 15
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Feb 15
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Real Insight!
Why Aren’t You Using These Weird Words?Read this story or I’ll defenestrate you nudiustertianly
Feb 4
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Feb 4
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Real Insight!
Unveiling the Power of Writing: Entice Readers With and Without HysteriaNot every story begins with an explosion or ends with a sunset
Feb 5
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Feb 5
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E³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower
Our Living Language — New Words You’ll Find in the 2024 DictionaryOne more reason why English is so tough to learn
Jan 17
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Jan 17
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Real Insight!
Simply Understanding Copyrights, Public Domain, and Your WritingAll about fair use, Mickey Mouse, Tarzan, infringement, and not getting sued
Jan 20
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Jan 20
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