Humans are interesting creatures. We like to categorize things. And, we like to relate to things in terms that make sense to us, even if those terms… Read more “Going Viral: Mainstream Anthropomorphism”
Tag: Language
Remembering our Language Roots
There is an endless array of words in the world to describe even the most miniscule of nuances. You only need a certain number of words in… Read more “Remembering our Language Roots”
Misquoted
In this internet age, misquotation is an illness that runs rampant. In my head, I knew this. As a former scholar and researcher, I knew this. Never… Read more “Misquoted”
Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?
Well, I was a little lost coming up with ideas for a post this week, but luckily the winds of fate, or the internet, have a funny… Read more “Language and Numbers: What the Zipf!?”
A Brief Look at the History of Punctuation
Since I’ve been studying the art of lettering, I find myself becoming more and more fascinated with the history of letters and writing. This is mostly thanks… Read more “A Brief Look at the History of Punctuation”
Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life
Who gets to decide what words are removed from our vocabulary? The makers of dictionaries, apparently. Recently, I was emailed an article published in The Guardian about… Read more “Losing Our Roots: In Language and in Life”
Perspective on Grammar
I came across an article the other day titled “Science Says You Can Split Infinitives and use the Passive Voice.” According to the article’s author, Chris Mooney,… Read more “Perspective on Grammar”
From Writing to the Art of Lettering
As a writer, I have always been a bit obsessed with words. More than a writer, I frequently call myself a “word person.” If I were to… Read more “From Writing to the Art of Lettering”
Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters
In the realm of Fantasy, it seems that the words mage, wizard and witch are thrown around without a lot of reference to the actual meaning of… Read more “Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters”
The Untimely Death of SAT Words
Well folks, it’s time we bid adieu to some true characters of the English language. Foible, Prevaricate, Scrupulous, Nefarious. These are just a few words that will… Read more “The Untimely Death of SAT Words”
Writer vs the World 