Joseph Epstein writes about one of my favorite pastimes: finding typos in published work. Apart from the smug self-satisfaction that + more
Joseph Epstein writes about one of my favorite pastimes: finding typos in published work. Apart from the smug self-satisfaction that + more
Because it’s Thursday, I bring you Couch Cushion Architecture: A Critical Analysis.
Something tells me that approximately 93 percent of those who read this story will be shocked to learn that someone—anyone—is + more
It’s one thing when you see a misplaced comma or apostrophe in a hand-lettered sign. But this cryptic announcement is + more
Proofreading is one of those under-appreciated skills that people too often dismiss as mere pedantry. But it’s not easy. Evelyn + more
I took part in a presentation today, and…I wore a tie. Not exactly blog-worthy news for most folks, granted, but + more
Finally got around to seeing the 2006 German film The Lives of Others. It’s a beautiful movie—engaging in a way + more
Upon winning the Pulitzer Prize for commentary, Kathleen Parker thanks her high school English teacher. Nice touch. If I ever + more
Following up on a previous post, there’s another great resource out there for writers of all stripes—even if the very + more
Color me dubious, but it appears that a simple font change could save your organization big bucks. But then, if + more
As a celebrated writer of no small renown, I’m often asked by those who would imitate my astonishing career trajectory + more
Last night, my mom and I were discussing the relative merits of Louis L’Amour; somewhat fortuitously, today I came across + more
Because it’s Friday—and because I can—I bring you: Ilha de Queimada Grande!
In Character has been one of my favorite magazines of the past couple of years. An odd publication, it was + more
Speaking of writing habits that chafe me, I’d like to say a word or two about the comma. As many + more