Grammar Chaos: Learning Is Under Way (Underway?)—The Curious Case of the Compound Word with Two Forms
Jun 21, 2017
There aren’t many cases of a compound word having two forms, but when that stuff happens, it gets really difficult. For example: is it underway or under way? Nobody seems to really know.
The word (or phrase) has long been the subject of conflict among grammarians, linguists,...
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Writing Hacks: How to Pull Off Plot Twists
Jun 20, 2017
Bet You Didn’t See This Lesson Coming!
We see two very opposite characters constantly clash with one another, and we get to the point where we wonder who will die first, but hold on... they were actually one and the same person! After seven books of wondering, Dumbledore’s memories finally r...
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Paula Hawkins: From Chick Lit to Chick Thrill
Jun 15, 2017
Paula Hawkins may be a new name on the shelves, but with just two thrillers (so far) under her belt, she has proven that she is a writing force to be reckoned with.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Hawkins attended Arundel School before moving to London at age seventeen. There, she studied at Colli...
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