Janet Phelps

Every night your kids run up the stairs to their bedrooms. From the top of the stairs, they yell “Good night Mom & Dad!” But is it goodnight or good night? Most people don’t realize that they aren’t sure until they have to write the words. This is actually very similar to the however vs … Read more

There is no doubt that the English language is full of complicated grammar rules! There are spelling rules, tone of voice rules, and even rules based on geography. However, knowing how to use a comma correctly is among the hardest. In this post, we’ll teach you the answer to the following question: Comma before or … Read more

Most writers are familiar with apostrophes. However, an extra level of complexity is added when dealing with nouns in the plural form & plural possessive form. In this article, we will example the correct plural possessive form of the word business. Read on to find out if the correct spelling is business’s or business’! Which … Read more

This holiday season you gave out more gifts than usual. A present for every niece and nephew. This is about the time when thank you cards start flowing in. However, it can be tricky knowing how to properly respond to someone giving thanks. Is it your welcome or you’re welcome? In this post, we’ll cover … Read more

We are all familiar with the terms allegory and analogy from grammar 101 in school. However, most people still manage to get these two terms confused. Although both terms are used for comparison, allegories & metaphors are NOT the same things. In this post, we’ll break down the differences between these two devices and provide … Read more

There are too many spelling and punctuation rules in the English language to count! The phrase “year and a half” is one of the most commonly used. But should this phrase contain hyphens or not? In this post, you’ll find out the correct punctuation rules, use cases, and sentence examples for “year and a half”. … Read more

Do you know what a dangling participle is? If not…you’re not alone. Truth is, a lot of people don’t know what this phrase means, and even more people don’t know how to use it properly. In this article, we’ll define the term “dangling participle” and give you some examples of how to use it in … Read more

There are many different words in the English language which are spelled similarly but have different meanings. It is very easy to add an extra letter without realizing you are changing the meaning of the entire word! In this post, we’ll focus on the difference bewteen the words oppenned and opened. Read on to find … Read more

Do you know the difference between symbolism and metaphors? The truth is…most people don’t. These two terms are not interchangeable terms. They have their own unique meaning and purpose. In this post, we’ll break down the difference between these two literary devices. Learn The Difference Between Symbolism & Metaphors Most writers know the difference between … Read more