A mix of grammar and writing tips, personal reflections, and geeking out on words.


Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult: Content and Content. Yep, I’m talking about two completely different words and meanings. My 9-year-old son learned about the challenge of these two words recently.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

When to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”

Did you know there was a difference of usage between “i.e.” and “e.g.”? Years ago I picked up this tip for remembering their correct usage. I think of it every time I start to write a sentence that requires one of them.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Editor Confession About Prepositions

Most people growing up learning English grammar probably heard the rule that you can't end a sentence with a preposition. Well, this rule follower goes rogue sometimes.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

Runnin’ Down a Dream

I’m really doing it this time. I have so many song lyrics, metaphors, proverbs, poems in my head as I write this blog to “announce” I’m actively pursuing my dream of being a freelance editor.

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Stephanie Brooks Stephanie Brooks

When immutability changes you

This whole year, I have been praying a BHAP (Big Hairy Audacious Prayer) for hubby and I to be debt free and live a debt-free lifestyle.

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