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Grammar Chaos
The English language can be chaotic and we're here to help!


National Punctuation Day: 5 of the Most Controversial Punctuation Marks in English and How to Use Them
Here are 5 of the most divisive punctuation marks in the English language and how to use them correctly.
Pola
Sep 243 min read


Redefining Literature: Using Authors as Adjectives
An author becomes an adjective when their work becomes so iconic that you can no longer separate the story from its scribe. Read about 10 of these author adjectives in this Grammar Chaos article.
Pola
Sep 173 min read


Fathoming Phantoms: The Difference Between "Fathom" and "Phantom"
Do you often misuse the words “fathom” and “phantom”? Let’s learn about their differences in this blog.
Chona
Aug 262 min read


7 Commonly Confused Word Pairs (And How to Keep Them Straight!)
English word pairs can be tricky! Learn the most commonly confused ones and how to use them correctly in this quick, helpful guide.
Janeth
Jul 153 min read


10 Figures of Speech You Might Be Using Without Realizing It
Figures of speech are everywhere! Discover 10 fun and familiar ones you might already be using in everyday conversations.
Janeth
Jun 33 min read


10 Commonly Misused Words and How to Use Them
There are a lot of misused English words, and you may also be misusing some of them. Here are ten words that probably don’t mean what you think they mean.
Andria Pasco
May 273 min read


Dashing Dashes: The Unsung Heroes of Your Sentences
Confused about hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes? This quick, engaging guide breaks down their differences, shows you how to use them, and explains why AI tools like ChatGPT tend to favor em dashes. Master these marks to sharpen your writing today.
Yassie
May 133 min read


Grammar Pet Peeves Editors and Writers Hate
As writers and editors, nothing makes us cringe more than a word or phrase misused in text, casual conversation, or even social media.
Andria Pasco
Mar 253 min read


10 Basic Stock Characters for Your Story
Characters are important to the plot, but not all of them have to be deeply developed. Here are 10 basic stock characters for your story.
Andria Pasco
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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