I volunteer with a group that curates political news and posts it on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We describe ourselves as nonpartisan, but from time to time, people seem confused by what that word means.
Author: Kim Siever
I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business.
Follow me on Twitter at @hotpepper.
Difference between fourty and forty
Someone recently visited my website after searching for the following phrase on Google: fourty or forty canada.
Yes, you can use “meat” to refer to veggie patties
It seems as of late that plant-based products that look like meat are all the rage. Everyone from Tim Hortons to A&W is carrying Beyond Meat burgers. Burger King carries Impossible Foods patties. Even Canadian meat giant Maple Leaf Foods is getting into the trend. Perhaps you haven’t seen it, but since I’m a vegetarian,… Continue reading Yes, you can use “meat” to refer to veggie patties
Reader question: me or I?
I recently received an email with the following request, and I decided to answer it here: Please clarify this sentence for me:In emails between Sue and I…Or;In emails between Sue and me…Thanks,Adele Thanks for the email, Adele. The quick answer to your question is that you want the latter. One trick to remembering is switching… Continue reading Reader question: me or I?
Using “impact” as a verb
Have you ever seen a phrase like the following? “The changes will have an impact on the year-end results.” I was in a meeting recently, and we were discussing the wording of a document. A similar phrasing as this one appeared, and I proposed rewording it to what would be something like: “The changes will… Continue reading Using “impact” as a verb
I can increase your Facebook reach & page likes, guaranteed
This year marks 15 years since I first got on social media. Not only have I used it for personal reasons, but I have managed social media accounts for companies and organizations. In fact, I’ve managed accounts for dozens of clients with a collective followership in the hundreds of thousands. I’ve managed Facebook pages, Twitter… Continue reading I can increase your Facebook reach & page likes, guaranteed
Reader question: “My game arrived with a missing token.”
I recently received the following message on my Facebook page: Saw this posted in a board game group: “My game arrived with a missing token.” Someone responds, “don’t you mean without.” “Without a missing token”??? How would you tackle this sentence structure? I don’t really have much of an issue with the original construction. It’s… Continue reading Reader question: “My game arrived with a missing token.”
Difference between mischievous and mischievious
“Mischievous” and “mischievious” mean the same thing; however, the former is considered correct and the latter a misspelling. But not so fast.
Difference between ubiquitousness and ubiquity
I recently posted a video on LinkedIn, and in the caption, I used the word ubiquitousness. In one of the comments, someone questioned my usage, suggesting that ubiquity is a better choice.
Logical fallacies: appeal to emotion
A begging the question argument is when a speaker restates their assumption to sound as if it is an argument.