The phrase Cara Mia means “my beloved” or “my dear” in the Italian language. It is a term of endearment that is most commonly used when talking with a partner (wife or girlfriend). Some common synonyms for cara mia include darling, beloved, sweetheart, and more. In this post we’ll dive deeper into the meaning of […]

In English, there are a few rules for capitalization. Most of these rules are simple and straightforward, but they can be confusing for new writers. In this post, we’ll go over the basics of English capitalization rules, including when to capitalize proper nouns and when to use lowercase letters. We’ll also discuss some exceptions to […]

“A unique” is the grammatically correct phrase. The use of “a” or “an” before a word in English is determined by the sound that begins the following word. Although “unique” starts with a vowel, it is pronounced with a consonantal “y” sound (as in “you”), making “a unique” grammatically correct and “an unique” incorrect.There are […]

July 20, 2023 by Janet Phelps Most of us have been using “however” in our writing for years. Unfortunately, many of us have been punctuating this word all wrong. There are just a few simple rules to remember to have you writing like a pro. In this article, we’ll explain the punctuation and grammar rules […]

If your 13-year-old son’s room is a total mess, is he disorganized? Or is he an unorganized person? Most people think these words are synonyms and use them interchangeably. But this is NOT the case. Disorganized and unorganized are different words with different meanings. In this post, we’ll teach you how to choose between disorganized […]

The phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast” conveys the idea that by taking things slowly and methodically can actually help you achieve your goals more efficiently. It originates from the U.S. Navy SEALs as a message to their soldiers, especially in life threatening situations. Synonyms for this mantra include “Slow and steady wins the […]

The words “lots” and “lot’s” are two words that are commonly confused. Some writers think the apostrophe is needed. While others prefer not to use any punctuation at all. Which spelling is correct? In this post, we’ll teach you this spelling rule so that you don’t make a silly typo! At first glance, both of […]

There is a long list of words in the English language which look similar and can be easily confused. The words “on” and “in” are two of the most commonly confused words. In fact, most people think you can use the two words interchangeably in their writing. To illustrate this rule with an example, this […]

Death is something that no living thing can avoid…at least yet. Until science and cloning technology gets to a point where immortality is on the table, we are dealing with this reality. However, is it correct to say “dieing” or “dying”? It turns out these similar words have completely different meanings. This article will show […]

Brazilian is the correct spelling to represent people from the country of Brazil. This South American country is known for it’s lively culture and beautiful terrain. Many writers incorrectly use the spelling “Brasillian”. The word Brazilian can be used as a noun or adjective in your writing. In this post, we will give you several […]

The English language has thousands of words that are similar in spelling & pronunciation but have different definitions. Stoaked and stoked are great examples of such a situation! After all, these words are only spelled one letter apart. However, as you will find out they do NOT have the same definition. Read on to learn […]

There are certain words in the English language that have an alternative spelling. This can make spotting spelling mistakes extremely difficult! New writers often get confused when trying to decide between axel or axle in their writing. Which spelling is correct? In this post, we’ll give you the answer with some examples to illustrate the […]

Do you know when to use an apostrophe after the letter Z? The reality is that most people struggle with this basic grammar concept. There are a few tricky rules that you need to understand to do this right. In this article, we’ll discuss all the rules surrounding the use of an apostrophe after z. […]

Loose or lose weight? Are you making this common mistake? Keep reading to fix it. The English language is riddled with words that have similar spelling but completely different meanings. Two of those words are “loose” and “lose.” The issue with confusing these two words is that they may significantly change the meaning of any […]