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 CooperativeQuestioning the Question of Which Pronouns to Use after “Than,” “As,” or “Like” in ComparisonsAnd why this is such a widely debated issue among word nerdsJan 192Jan 192
Published inHooked on BooksGrit and Grace Fuel THE FOUR FACES OF EVE Anthology from Colorado-based Mad Women’s Poetry Society…Due out from Golden Antelope Press in February 2025Jan 21Jan 21
Published inThe Writing CooperativeAll About Portmanteau WordsIncluding who coined the term for the clever combinations he introduced to the English languageDec 8, 20245Dec 8, 20245
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 17, 20242Nov 17, 20242
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 27, 20245Oct 27, 20245
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 6, 20242Oct 6, 20242
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 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024
Published inHooked on BooksIntrigue abounds in ANYONE BUT HER by Cynthia SwansonA compelling tale of psychological suspense set in DenverSep 26, 20241Sep 26, 20241
Published inThe Writing CooperativeWhen to Use “Historic” Versus “Historical” in Your WritingAnd whether to precede either adjective with “a” or “an”Sep 15, 20243Sep 15, 20243
