Brett TryonApr 22, 20194 min10 tips for gender-neutral writing Even with the best intentions, it can be hard to avoid biased writing. Without a singular gender-neutral pronoun, there’s a gaping hole in the English lexico...
Brett TryonApr 9, 20193 minOpen, closed, or hyphenated? Clearing up the compound confusionTypes of compound words and when to hyphenate them. A compound word (compound) is a combination of two or more words used together to convey a new meaning. C...
Brett TryonMar 25, 20193 minLooking for a break: Tips for dividing words at the end of a lineSuccessful proofreaders are always looking to catch a break—a word break, that is. Successful proofreaders are always looking to catch a break—a word break, ...
Brett TryonMar 11, 20194 minThe handy hyphen: How and when to use this common symbolThe hyphen: a household staple The hyphen is the duct tape of punctuation—a household staple with many uses. This common symbol is encountered every day in t...