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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes962Founded19 years ago
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1076. Dan Gerstein, founder of Gotham Ghostwriters, looks at how ghostwriting fiction really works, who’s hiring ghostwriters, and why AI can’t replace human storytelling. We also talked about how ghostwriters negotiate royalties, film rights, and wh... more

1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousa... more

1074. Is AI good enough to replace lexicographers? Wordnik founder Erin McKean shares what works, what doesn’t, and why the future of dictionaries is far from settled.

Find Erin McKean at wordnik.com, dressaday.com, and wordnik@worknik.com.

🔗 Shar... more

1073. Today, we have practical tips for writing better paragraphs (and it's not the formulaic topic-sentence structure). Then, we look at the surprising history of phrases like “mad money” and “pin money” and what they show about women’s roles and fi... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Enslen
Owner of Dragonfly Editorial, a writing, editing, and design agency
Dragonfly Editorial
Episode: The future of editing jobs in the age of AI, with Samantha Enslen
Joshua Essoe
Fiction editor and author of 'Pacing and Cutting'
Self-published author
Episode: The hidden techniques behind well-paced fiction, with Joshua Essoe
Heddwen Newton
English teacher and translator in Germany, fascinated by contemporary English and language changes.
Self-employed, runs English in Progress newsletter
Episode: Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton
June Casagrande
Language columnist for the Los Angeles Times and author of The Best Punctuation Book, Period
Los Angeles Times
Episode: The best punctuation book, period, with June Casagrande
Dr. Andrew Cheng
Linguistics professor at the University of Hawaii, focuses on language and social perceptions.
University of Hawaii
Episode: From 'Parasite' to 'Emilia Pérez': How movies shape language, with Andrew Cheng
Mary Robinette Kowal
Writer, narrator, puppeteer, and podcaster
Episode: Writing Motivation Hacks, with Mary Robinette Kowal
Dan Gerstein
Founder of Gotham Ghostwriters
Gotham Ghostwriters
Episode: How to be a ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein
Rob Meyerson
Illustrator and author of A Bee at Sea
Co-author of A Bee at Sea
Episode: Wordplay and cartoons: Inside the making of 'AB@C,' with Rob Meyerson and Dan Misdea
Dan Misdea
Cartoonist with experience at The New Yorker
Co-author of A Bee at Sea
Episode: Wordplay and cartoons: Inside the making of 'AB@C,' with Rob Meyerson and Dan Misdea

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Mignon Fogarty
Mignon is known as Grammar Girl and is recognized for her friendly and accessible approach to teaching grammar and writing. She has won multiple awards for her educational content and engages listeners with short, informative episodes.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • A must for writers!

    Awesome show of interesting facts and tips about the English language, interweaved with in-depth interviews with professional writers or those in related areas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rhsiao
    United States2 months ago
  • Bummer!

    Back on Dec 5, 2024 I wrote the following review:

    « Why does Mignon reveal the author of a segment she reads only at the end? It sounds deceitful, particularly when occasionally it includes the pronoun « I », which at the end, we realize that the « I » does not refer to her, but to the true author. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to disclose upfront the name of the author of the piece she reads? »

    Today, Feb 11, 2025, she continues doing it, even if it defies common sense. This temporal misappr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AmiFidel
    United States2 months ago
  • Subscriber edition contains commercials

    Subscriber edition contains commercials like Rozeta Stone etc. Save your money because they’re making double money off unsuspecting listeners. Just not cool. No ads on sub models. It’s unwritten gospel. How were those sentences?!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bluemeanieface
    United States4 months ago
  • Temporal deceit

    Why does Mignon reveal the author of a segment she reads only at the end? It sounds deceitful, particularly when occasionally it includes the pronoun “I”, which at the end, we realize that the “I” does not refer to her, but to the true author. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to disclose upfront the name of the author of the piece she reads?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AmiFidel
    United States5 months ago
  • They don't teach this in school.

    Today’s curriculum and methods of teaching school curriculum are so far off course that ELA lessons in school don't teach grammar and history lessons like this that are so engaging and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jade-smitherman
    United States5 months ago

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Some criticism exists regarding the amount of advertisements and occasional perceived inaccuracies in the advice given, particularly among more experienced writers.
Listeners appreciate the concise and informative nature of the content, highlighting its practical tips for improving writing and understanding grammar.
Many find the expert guests provide valuable insights and fresh perspectives on language topics.

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Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton
Q: What do you think about the way AI is creating content, particularly fake words or phrases?
Heddwen shares her concern that AI-generated articles can mislead readers, especially if those readers are not familiar with language intricacies.
Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton
Q: Can you talk about the term 'Podsnapery' and where it comes from?
Heddwen explains that Podsnapery is Victorian slang from the character John Podsnap in a Charles Dickens novel, representing a mindset of believing one's own actions are always correct.
Exploring slang, AI ghost words, and language change, with Heddwen Newton
Q: Where do you generally find all this Gen Z, Gen Alpha slang that you include in your newsletter?
Heddwen explains that she gets a lot of her slang from her 17-year-old nephew, friends online, and Google Alerts for articles about slang.
Why don't we say the L in 'walk'? Never use 'always.' PABST
Q: Why do we drop the L in words like almond and chalk?
It's due to how words evolve over time and varies among dialects, with some dropping the 'L' entirely while others emphasize it.
The best punctuation book, period, with June Casagrande
Q: Do you feel like it helped you with your work at all?
Probably in ways I don't notice. One of the things they teach you in improv is not what you expect.

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Focusing on writing, language, and linguistics, this show offers short, easily digestible tips and insights aimed at enhancing listeners' skills in grammar, punctuation, and style. Each episode features discussions on a wide range of topics, including language evolution, the intricacies of punctuation, and even the nuances of spoken English. Often interviewing experts from related fields, the content is designed to be both informative and entertaining, making it appealing for individuals looking to improve their communication skills, whether professionally or personally. The show's lighter approach to serious topics about language likely fosters a welcoming environment for listeners of all backgrounds.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Samantha Enslen
2. Joshua Essoe
3. Heddwen Newton
4. June Casagrande
5. Dr. Andrew Cheng
6. Mary Robinette Kowal
7. Dan Gerstein
8. Rob Meyerson

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