PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Karen DeGroot CarterAuthor. Editor. Poet. Mom. Also a total grammar geek and word nerd.Oct 29, 202023Oct 29, 202023
Published inThe Writing CooperativeAll About Portmanteau WordsIncluding who coined the term for the clever combinations he introduced to the English languageDec 85Dec 85
Published inThe Writing CooperativeHow U.S. and British English Treat Collective Nouns and Related Pronouns DifferentlyAnd why it’s important to pay attention to such differences in your writingNov 172Nov 172
Published inThe Writing CooperativeWhen to Use “Shined” vs. “Shone” in Your WritingAnd how understanding the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs can help you remember the applicable ruleOct 275Oct 275
Published inThe Writing CooperativeWhy it Helps to Understand the Etymology of Commonly Confused WordsAnd when to use “blameworthy” vs. “culpable,” “blandish” vs. “brandish,” or “blatant” vs. “flagrant” in your writingOct 62Oct 62
Published inNiche. Sweet. Valuable.Karen DeGroot Carter: Compulsive Word Nerd Who Loves to Create ConnectionsWriting to learn, create, and connect — one word at a timeSep 26Sep 26
Published inHooked on BooksIntrigue abounds in ANYONE BUT HER by Cynthia SwansonA compelling tale of psychological suspense set in DenverSep 261Sep 261
Published inThe Writing CooperativeWhen to Use “Historic” Versus “Historical” in Your WritingAnd whether to precede either adjective with “a” or “an”Sep 153Sep 153
Published inThe Writing CooperativeThe Many Types of Clauses, From Coordinate To Subordinate And Everything In BetweenPlus tricks and tips to punctuating different types of clauses correctly in your writingAug 253Aug 253
Published inThe Writing CooperativeTips to Remember When Certain Words Should be Combined into One — and When They Shouldn’tIncluding “anytime” vs. “any time” and “someday” vs. “some day”Aug 46Aug 46
