I first heard anymore in the context of “nowadays” when I went to Indiana University. It struck me then as…
In 2009, the New York Times published a tribute to Fowler and his work that included several interesting examples: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/books/review/Holt-t.html
Jean, I'm so glad you wrote about the subjunctive. It seems that the word IF triggers use of the subjunctive…
It makes no sense. “pre-existing” is something which has EXISTED earlier than a specific time" is still EXISTING. Exist doesn't…
Feel free to use my comments, Jean. I always enjoy your blog posts.
I don't know whether you quoted the passage from "Gone With the Wind" as an example of wordiness in a…
Those are good examples, Jean. A problem that I find frequently is sentences with unclear pronoun references. For example, after…
Although he agreed to tutor Rama’s grandchildren, he took no favors, as he desired the welfare of his people. is…
Good blog on strong/weak sentences. The importance of strong sentences, especially the initial sentences in a piece, may be more…
I agree. The problem with his advice is that it's more along the lines of self help. There is a…