Verbs are action words, one of the eight parts of speech. They are also one of the two essential components in forming a complete sentence. In language, verbs are the most active of all the parts of speech. A well chosen verb can communicate action...

We now find ourselves on the precipice of winter. The days are growing shorter; the nights growing longer. In a few weeks, winter solstice will bring the shortest day of the year and winter will officially begin. The holiday season is already upon us,...

It’s an old adage for writers: know your audience. But what does that mean? How well must we know the audience? And does knowing the audience really lead to better writing? Some writers insist that the best way to write is to just write for yourself....

This is the final installment in the Shakespeare poetry series, following up on the introduction and the article on Shakespeare’s sonnets. Today, we’ll talk about “A Lover’s Complaint,” which was originally published with Shakespeare’s sonnets (do...

If you’re the token writer at your office, among your friends, or in your family, then you are probably asked on a regular basis to edit, review, or proofread written documents. Academic essays, business letters, and resumes will land on your desk with...