Word Mechanics

Get writing help for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. This forum is for questions regarding the proper usage of the English language.

Page 4 of 153
Sort By:
Title Start Date
Replies ↓
Last Message
  1. Homer Potvin

    least favorite word/phrase

    Homer Potvin, Jan 26, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    2,538
    Homer Potvin
    Feb 11, 2017
  2. cutecat22

    Words ...

    cutecat22, Jun 14, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    1,843
    KaTrian
    Jun 16, 2015
  3. ohmyrichard

    Which of the two translations do you native speakers think is better?

    ohmyrichard, Feb 11, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    2,071
    Jack Asher
    Feb 14, 2015
  4. waitingforzion

    I still want help but I am having a hard time with understanding advice.

    waitingforzion, Jan 18, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    2,437
    EllBeEss
    Jan 20, 2015
  5. Bartleby9

    An opening paragraph

    Bartleby9, Apr 6, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
    Views:
    2,588
    T.Trian
    Apr 8, 2014
  6. LastMindToSanity

    "That" Word

    LastMindToSanity, Feb 12, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    2,947
    Spencer1990
    May 18, 2018
  7. Infinitytruth

    'Thats or that's' grammar question?

    Infinitytruth, Apr 6, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    294,123
    pitviper
    Dec 26, 2016
  8. GingerCoffee

    Deep POV, 3rd person: POV alternates from 1st to 3rd

    GingerCoffee, May 28, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    4,074
    BayView
    May 30, 2016
  9. GuardianWynn

    A Question of Expression

    GuardianWynn, Apr 14, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    2,278
    Lewdog
    Apr 16, 2015
  10. Maria Mirabella

    Grammar

    Maria Mirabella, Dec 29, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    4,128
    Jhunter
    Jan 11, 2012
  11. masterjasco

    is the use of fancy words necessary?

    masterjasco, Jul 15, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    6,639
    Layla
    Jul 19, 2010
  12. architectus

    How do you remove and and was from your writing?

    architectus, Jan 22, 2009 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    3,709
    Atari
    Feb 14, 2009
  13. chrismackey

    I need help, please!

    chrismackey, Jan 10, 2019 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    2,289
    jannert
    Jan 14, 2019
  14. King Arthur

    Translated words

    King Arthur, Jan 28, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    2,146
    Matt E
    Mar 6, 2016
  15. Gil VILLANUEVA

    DIALOG FORMAT

    Gil VILLANUEVA, Feb 2, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    5,156
    Chinspinner
    Feb 26, 2015
  16. ClusterChuck

    The Color of Burnt Anxiety

    ClusterChuck, Jan 19, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    2,564
    ClusterChuck
    Jan 22, 2012
  17. Cacian

    which is the correct way?

    Cacian, Nov 12, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    52
    Views:
    3,251
    leafmould
    Nov 19, 2011
  18. jannert

    Grrr...what's with the mixup between 'incredible' and 'incredulous?'

    jannert, Dec 27, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    3,603
    Iain Aschendale
    Dec 29, 2016
  19. TheWingedFox

    The -ize have it. American versus English spelling variations.

    TheWingedFox, May 14, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    2,046
    Seraph751
    Jun 7, 2016
  20. Deleted member 11749

    New line after "I said" or "He/She said"

    Deleted member 11749, Jul 21, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    2,779
    Chaos Inc.
    Aug 6, 2014
  21. TDFuhringer

    Describing body & eye movements

    TDFuhringer, Jan 17, 2014 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    18,642
    Mckk
    Jan 21, 2014
  22. AVCortez

    ; in fiction

    AVCortez, Apr 8, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    2,943
    mammamaia
    Apr 12, 2013
  23. Agent Vatani

    Show, don't tell.

    Agent Vatani, Oct 25, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    3,989
    Ian J.
    Nov 28, 2012
  24. DBTate

    Too many big words

    DBTate, Aug 29, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    4,971
    digitig
    Sep 13, 2011
  25. guamyankee

    Avoiding the -ly's

    guamyankee, Feb 16, 2011 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    3,389
    madhoca
    Feb 20, 2011
  26. theassassin

    Overused words in English

    theassassin, Sep 11, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    3,134
    Speedy
    Sep 15, 2008
  27. TheOneWhoTriesTooHard

    How do I make my writing less wordy?

    TheOneWhoTriesTooHard, Aug 29, 2020 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    3,852
    Rosacrvx
    Oct 18, 2020
  28. Anthelionryu

    How to write a prolonged yell or scream.

    Anthelionryu, Apr 24, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    29,890
    exweedfarmer
    Dec 14, 2018
  29. mashers

    Spelling Deliberately misspelling a misheard word

    mashers, Aug 10, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    2,598
    big soft moose
    Aug 11, 2017
  30. Vianca

    Bad Words

    Vianca, Jul 1, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    2,639
    Vianca
    Jul 18, 2017
  31. Iain Aschendale

    Singular "They" gets official approval

    Iain Aschendale, Aug 26, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    2,163
    Sack-a-Doo!
    Aug 30, 2016
  32. Community

    Can a fiction novel have dialogue written like this?

    Community, Jul 14, 2010 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    50
    Views:
    5,766
    digitig
    Jul 22, 2010
  33. booksofkae

    Thesaurus use

    booksofkae, Sep 10, 2019 ... 2
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    2,390
    BillyxRansom
    Nov 13, 2019
  34. Cazzara

    Swearing in Fiction

    Cazzara, Aug 8, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    2,584
    Shenanigator
    Aug 18, 2018
  35. The Crazy Kakoos

    The Semicolon

    The Crazy Kakoos, Jul 10, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    49
    Views:
    4,420
    digitig
    Aug 10, 2012
Showing threads 106 to 140 of 5,343

Thread Display Options

Loading...
Page 4 of 153
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice