Grammar Minute

Where does our favorite c*nsorship symbol come from? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

When should you capitalize "mom" and "dad"--and "grandpa" and "auntie" and all the rest? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Let's turn back to the Chicago Manual of Style for another grammar rule!

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Hint: They're both locations. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Mintue!

Em dashes and other grammar tricks aren't proof that text is written with AI. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Let's end this bad typing habit once and for all. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What's the difference between these three similar-looking punctuation marks? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What's the difference between these two commonly confused phrases? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we're enjoying the South with all its extreme heat, delicious cooking, and wonderful hospitality!

COMING SOON: My fifth dystopian/sci fi novel from Enclave Publishing. Get updates here!

What's the difference between "weary" and "wary?" Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! You can find it on Amazon  (where it's the #1 new release in its category!) or directly from the publisher. SYNOPSIS: There’s one building on her island that Halley has never visited: the Mercenary House. Perched atop a mountain, surrounded by unnaturally evergreen foliage, the House is rumored to be a breeding ground for criminals. Mercena...

Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special episode of Grammar Minute!

This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used as an adjective. 

A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn about this weird and wild punctuation mark on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

What's the proper response to "How are you?" Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn about antecedents on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn how to avoid run-on sentences in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

It's throwback day on Grammar Minute! Hear the first-ever pilot episode of your favorite writing podcast.

You won't want to miss the enormity of this Grammar Minute episode.