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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.

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@GrammarGirl

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English

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Episodes
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How pronouns reveal our psychology. How'd we get our alphabet? Tabagogox.

8/5/2025
1105. This week, we look at how the pronouns you use can be reveal your psychological state β€” for example, how using "I" versus "we" can signal how you are coping with a breakup or a tragic event. Then, we look at where our alphabet started, from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the Phoenicians and Romans. The psychology of pronouns segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:14:46

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β€˜Spark words’ and the hidden history of β€˜panic’ and β€˜Ritalin,’ with Martha Barnette

7/31/2025
1104. This week with Martha Barnette, co-host of "A Way with Words" and author of "Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland," we look at the concept of a "spark word" β€” the word that ignites a love of language. We also look at fascinating etymologies from ancient Greek, including the surprising connections between "Nike" and "fennel," and the origins of "panic" and "Ritalin." Martha Barnette's website Martha's book, β€œFriends with Words: Adventures in Languageland” Martha's podcast, "A Way with Words" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:32:23

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'Heat wave' vs. 'cold snap.' Why reading stories makes you smarter. Rogering.

7/29/2025
1103. Why do we talk about "heat waves" but "cold snaps"? This week, we look at the history behind these common weather phrases and other quirky idioms like "raining cats and dogs" and "under the weather." Then, we look at what kind of reading is best for improving your language skills, including research on the benefits of fiction versus nonfiction. The 'heat wave' versus 'cold snap' segment was written by Karen Lunde. Karen's a career writer and editor who drifted into marketing β€” which turned out to be creative storytelling in business-casual clothes. These days, she helps solo business owners find the right words to talk about their work. Find her at chanterellemarketingstudio.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:14:15

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Why plain English matters in science (and everywhere else), with Anne Greene

7/24/2025
1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence our writing today. Anne's book, "Writing Science in Plain English" Free, online Teacher's Guide for "Writing Science in Plain English" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:31:57

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'Y' plurals. Bill Labov's linguistic legacy. Choo-choo

7/22/2025
1101. Do you know when to change a "y" to an "ies" for a plural, and when to just add an "s"? Today, we look at the rules. Then, we look at linguist Bill Labov's famous department store study, which shows how social class relates to speech patterns. The 'y' segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at dragonflyeditorial.com. The segment about Bill Labov was written by Valerie Friedland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:14:53

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How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic

7/17/2025
1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral. Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd Adam's book - "Algospeak" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:25:03

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Pop, soda, or coke? When Q stands alone. Pizza bones.

7/15/2025
Do you call it "pop," "soda," or "coke"? We look at the interesting history behind these regional names for carbonated beverages. Then, we look at words where you can use a Q without a U, which might help your Scrabble game. The pop, soda or coke segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." It originally appeared in The Conversation and appears here through a Creative Commons license. You can find Valerie at valeriefridland.com. The Q segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two kids and a dog, she founded one of the internet's first writing workshop communities. These days, she facilitates expressive writing workshops, both online and off. Find her at chanterellestorystudio.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:15:59

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Metaphors and your brain. How figurative language works, with Dr. Vicky Lai

7/10/2025
1098. We talk with cognitive scientist Dr. Vicky Lai about how frequently we use metaphors and what happens in our brains when we hear them. We also look at her research on irony and its effect on emotion, and how metaphors relate to cancer outcomes. Dr. Vicky Lai - https://psychology.arizona.edu/person/vicky-lai πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:19:20

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Can you have a million bacons? Martha's Vineyard's unique sound.

7/8/2025
1097. Do you wonder whether "bacon" can be plural? We look at the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Then, we look at how the Martha's Vineyard accent developed and what it tells us about language and society. The "countable" segment was written by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two kids and a dog, she founded one of the internet's first writing workshop communities. These days, she facilitates expressive writing workshops, both online and off. Find her at chanterellestorystudio.com. The "Martha's segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and the author of "Like Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English." You can find her at valeriefridland.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:17:06

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The surprising history (and politics) of emoji, with Keith Houston

7/3/2025
1096. This week, we look at the world of emoji with Keith Houston, author of "Face with Tears of Joy." He discusses the long history of emoji, from ancient origins to early computer character sets, and the formal process of proposing new emoji to the Unicode Consortium. We also look at how emoji can be blends of multiple characters and tell us more about cultural, generational, and political attitudes. Keith Houston - Shadycharacters.co.uk Keith's book - "Face with Tears of Joy" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:28:39

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Is β€˜sick’...good? What we think of posh language and class. Misunderseed

7/1/2025
1095. Is β€œsick” really β€œgood”? This week, we explore how words flip their meanings and why language changes over time. Then, we look at the 1950s idea of "U and Non-U English" and what it tells us about social climbing. The "sick" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and who runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn. The "posh" segment was by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor and digital pioneer who's been spinning words into gold since before cat videos ruled the internet. She created one of the first online writing workshops, and she's published thousands of articles on the art of writing. These days, she leads personal narrative writing retreats and helps writers find their voice. Visit her at ChanterelleStoryStudio.com. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:17:24

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The language of children’s storytelling, with Doug Fraser

6/26/2025
1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including the importance of varied sentence length, the power of word choice and musicality in language. Doug Fraser - https://www.facebook.com/doug.fraser.733 Doug's podcast - "Cozy Critters" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:19:40

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Why we drop sounds. ChatGPT is changing how people talk. Kombi

6/24/2025
1093. Why do we say β€œprob’ly” instead of β€œprobably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:17:36

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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond

6/19/2025
1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived. Rob Drummond - https://bsky.app/profile/robdrummond.bsky.social Rob's book, "You're All Talk" πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:31:59

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Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? 'Caretaker' vs. 'caregiver'

6/17/2025
1091. Is the em dash a sign of AI writing? I looked at where the idea comes from, and we have the final answer! Then, we look at the difference between "caregiver" and "caretaker." The "'caregiver" and "caretaker'" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuction.com, an independent editing/writing service. He's taught grammar and copyediting intensives and professional proofreading workshops at Media Alliance and served as events coordinator for Bay Area Editors’ Forum (BAEF). Visit Linkedin.com/in/jimnorrena/ for his complete work history and highlighted projects. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:17:04

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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne

6/12/2025
1090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne β†’ Superlinguo πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:29:38

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β€˜Further’ vs. β€˜farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot

6/10/2025
1089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuction.com, an independent editing/writing service. He's taught grammar and copyediting intensives and professional proofreading workshops at Media Alliance and served as events coordinator for Bay Area Editors’ Forum (BAEF). Visit Linkedin.com/in/jimnorrena/ for his complete work history and highlighted projects. πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:16:03

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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman

6/5/2025
1088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith β†’ draftsmith.ai πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:28:36

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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die?

6/3/2025
1087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say β€œthuh” or β€œthee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a young mom with two kids and a dog, she founded one of the internet's first writing workshop communities. These days, she facilitates expressive writing workshops, both online and off. Find her at chanterellestorystudio.com πŸ”— AP style webinar. Code MACMIL for $50 off πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:17:07

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​​The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.

5/29/2025
1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take β€” from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishingβ€”and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." πŸ”— Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. πŸ”— Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. πŸ”— Subscribe to the newsletter. πŸ”— Take our advertising survey. πŸ”— Get the edited transcript. πŸ”— Get Grammar Girl books. πŸ”— Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Apple Podcasts or Subtext. Learn more about the difference. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty | VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475). | Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. | Theme music by Catherine Rannus. | Grammar Girl Social Media: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook.Threads. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Bluesky.

Duration:00:26:45