Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
QuickAndDirtyTips.comFive-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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 962 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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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.
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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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- 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 Podcasts5rhsiao
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 Podcasts2AmiFidelUnited 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 Podcasts2bluemeaniefaceUnited 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 Podcasts3AmiFidelUnited 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 Podcasts5jade-smithermanUnited States5 months ago
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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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