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Tell Me a Story

A question I commonly receive is, “Where do you get your ideas for things to write about?” Generally, when I hear or read about a topic that is of interest to me, I jot it down and place it in a folder on my laptop. I find that there are both positives and negatives to … Continue reading

Am I Right?

Am I Right?

“Am I right?”  During my ten years as an English instructor , this is probably the most common question I receive from my students, especially when it comes to questions of grammar.  Unfortunately, however, much to the chagrin of my students, the answer is rarely a clear cut, “Yes, you are,” or “No, you’re not.”  … Continue reading