Posts by Brook

If you have ever paused mid sentence wondering whether to write "rein in" or "reign in," you are not alone. These two phrases sound exactly the same when spoken, yet…

If you have ever typed the word "crain" and wondered whether it was right, you are not alone. This is one of the most common spelling slip-ups in English.  The…

If you have ever typed "staring" when you meant "starring" or the other way around, you are definitely not alone. These two words look almost identical, sound nearly the same,…

You are typing an email or writing a schedule and suddenly you stop. Should it be midday or mid day? Two words or one? Does the hyphen matter? You are…

If you have ever stopped mid-sentence wondering whether to write "gases" or "gasses," you are in the right place. This is one of the most searched grammar questions in English,…

Fear is one of the most powerful human emotions, yet it can be surprisingly hard to put into words. Whether you are writing a short story, crafting a poem, or…

If you have ever typed a list and paused to wonder, "Is it ETC or ECT?" you are not alone. This is one of the most searched grammar questions in…

Have you ever typed "we are twinning" and wondered if you should have written "twining" instead? You are not alone. These two words look almost identical, sound similar, and confuse…

If you have ever typed this word and stopped to wonder whether it needs one "l" or two, you are not alone. Thousands of writers, students, marketers, and business professionals…

Have you ever typed "boujee" in a text message and then wondered if you should have spelled it "bougie" instead? You are not alone. These two words confuse millions of…