A controversial take on Linguistics from a writer in a love-hate relationship with language.
Language gives us the agency to mold our relationships, experiences, and beliefs; it also imprisons us, trapping us within the limitations of our own words.
Bridget O'Toole is taking Latin as one of her courses and gives her highlights.
Grammar is a vital part of the literature and creative work we consume. Grammar allows writers and editors to adhere to rules that keep things organized without any question...
I love grammar. I always have. I like how it has rules that are simultaneously strict and bendable, professional and artistic. I like how I can see a comma...
I love to edit other people’s work- I mean, hey, I’m the editor for our Her Campus chapter! I find grammar fascinating, have Thesaurus.com on my bookmarks tab, own...
Perhaps you know of this discussion, or perhaps you’ve never heard of the Oxford comma in your life. Either way, let’s briefly unpack this oddly-specific comma and why it...
I noticed how she knew everyoneAnd everyone knew herHer fame was presented not just in her friend groupBut her dreams She thought to be a writerSo I sought out...
Read more than you need to! The key to being a good writer is reading; having a broad range of material in your personal library will keep...
As an aspiring writer myself, I’ve spent some time over quarantine trying to practice my skills. As a result, I’ve found a few websites to help improve your writing...