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Word Usage: On using “among” and “between”

Posted on November 9, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  Question: When do you use “between” and when do you use “among”? Use between to express group collaboration, whether there are two groups or more. Example: The collaboration between the Universities of Shady Grove, Montgomery College, and Montgomery County … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Keeping Track of Those Pesky Passwords

Posted on October 25, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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Is It a Number or a Numeral?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

A number is an abstract concept. A numeral is a symbol used to express that number. For example, how would you explain or express the number “five”? You would use a numeral—5 or V. A number is an idea or concept … Continue reading →

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Dashes for National Punctuation Day

Posted on September 21, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

A tribute to the power of #punctuation. Uses dashes and make a splash. Continue reading →

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How to Prepare Your Book for an Editor

Posted on September 12, 2016 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Find out how to prepare your book for an editor in this article (written by an editor!). 4 things you need to do to prepare for editing. Source: How to Prepare Your Book for an Editor

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