Sorry for the delay on recent updates. I do plan to continue this blog, bringing real-life grammar and spelling tips to everyone. Plus, I plan to expand this blog to include other commentary related to writing in all of its various forms. Please bear with me during this transition phase. Best regards, Jill Want to … Continue reading
Do you need an easy way to remember that elusive grammar rule or how to spell a certain word? Drop me a comment to let me know, and I’ll do my best to help you solve it! Jill Heiste Communications …delivering the power of words
An easy way to remember there is not an “a” in “visibility” is to focus on the letter “i”. The eyes (“i“s) have full visibility. Jill Visit Heiste Communications online
A good way to remember how to correctly spell “desperate” is that there is no “par”. Being desperate is not par for the course. Jill Learn more about Heiste Communications online
It is easy to accidentally choose the wrong version of “to”, “too”, or, even in some cases, “two”. Here is a quick and easy guide: If you can substitute “also”, use “too”. Think of it as you need something additional, so add another “o”. Example: We need to order staples, too. (“also” could work here; … Continue reading
As a participant in last week’s “Make a Referral Week”, I just wanted to share the good news that the goal of over 1,000 small business referrals was reached! Visit the Make a Referral Week website for a list of some of the referrals that were made and for more information about the program. And … Continue reading
Many people struggle when choosing the correct version of “their”, “there”, or “they’re” for a sentence. Here is a quick and easy guide: If you can substitute “they are”, use “they’re”. Example: Sales knows about the issue, and they’re working on it. (“they are” would make sense and could work) If you can substitute “here”, … Continue reading
If you don’t have a spell checker or dictionary handy, a quick and easy way to remember if it spelled with an “a” or an “e” in the middle: There is “a rat” in “separate”. Jill Learn more about Heiste Communications online
“Your” versus “You’re”. I have seen this mistake in numerous places in print and online. Here’s a simple way to clarify which version you should use. If you can substitute “you are”, then you should use “you’re”. Example: I wanted to verify that you’re going to the meeting at 2:00. (“you are” could work) If … Continue reading
Ever wonder which version of its/it’s is correct to use in your sentence? Here’s a simple, easy way to determine which one to use: If you can substitute “it is”, then you should use “it’s”. Example: It’s important to monitor the stock market. (“it is” could would work here) If “it is” doesn’t make sense, … Continue reading
