Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Medievalist Hana Videen dives into the world of Old English animal names, revealing intriguing translations like 'walking weaver' for spider and 'unland' for a whale's deceptive island. She explores the symbolic significance of dragons, the multicolored nature of panthers, and the hidden runes in Old English texts, providing captivating insights into language and literature.

Samantha Enslen explores how to cite AI chatbots like ChatGPT in writing; then, an intriguing linguistic journey through animal terms like 'critter' and 'varmint'.

Linguist Anne Curzan discusses language evolution, the book 'Says Who?', Apple's marketing tips, Ben Franklin's word preferences, the evolution of 'fun', language norms and decision-making, double negatives in English, language perceptions, and evolving language constructs.

Unraveling the origin and evolution of punctuation from ancient times to modern usage. Tips on dealing with complex noun clusters in writing. Exploring the curious saying 'wing wang for a mucket' and strategies to combat invasive insects. Concluding with audience engagement, promotions, and gratitude.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg as he discusses mastering communication skills in his new book 'Supercommunicators.' Learn about asking the right questions, matching conversational styles, and understanding the profound impact of effective communication. Discover how to navigate business deals, strengthen relationships, and improve online interactions by becoming a more effective communicator.

977. This week, we cover the latest AP Stylebook updates that were just revealed at the ACES conference. From the switch to Merriam-Webster to easing up on the word "unique," we look at what these changes mean for writers and editors. Plus, we explore "catawampus" thanks to its cameo in the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. Learn about its quirky origins, regional differences, and wordy friends like "kitty-corner."| Kitty-corner map: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/articles/kitty-corner-or-catty-corner/| Register for my beginning AP style webinar April 23: bit.ly/ggap2024. Use the code MACMIL for a discount.| Edited transcript with links: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/ap-update-catawampus/transcript| Please take our advertising survey. It helps! https://podsurvey.com/GRAMMAR| Grammarpalooza (Get texts from Mignon!): https://joinsubtext.com/grammar or text "hello" to (917) 540-0876.| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Peeve Wars card game. | Grammar Girl books. | HOST: Mignon Fogarty| VOICEMAIL: 833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475).| Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Audio Engineer: Nathan SemesDirector of Podcast: Brannan GoetschiusAdvertising Operations Specialist: Morgan ChristiansonMarketing and Publicity Assistant: Davina TomlinDigital Operations Specialist: Holly Hutchings| Theme music by Catherine Rannus.| Grammar Girl Social Media Links: YouTube. TikTok. Facebook. Instagram. LinkedIn. Mastodon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Susan Herman, a retired U.S. government language analyst, talks about pet-speak and linguistic wonders of pet communication. The podcast explores 'imply' versus 'infer', cativerse vocabulary, and doggo dialects. Delve into online language variation, unique pet habits, and etymological insights on the often-confused words. Fun anecdotes and sponsor ads add to the entertaining discussion.

Learn all about audiobook narration from David H. Lawrence XVII and his new program 'Narrate Your Own Audiobook.' Discover the benefits of authors narrating their own audiobooks, navigating the ACX platform, overcoming podcasting challenges, embracing authenticity in narration, and upcoming free class for narrating your audiobook.

Valerie Fridland, a linguistics professor, discusses how aging affects language comprehension. Topics include processing complex sentences, vocabulary resilience, and the history behind saying 'anyways'.

Explore the mispronunciation of 'nuclear', George W. Bush's unique pronunciation, the evolution of CamelCase, and the significance of family words like 'kudos' and 'family act'