An interactive column by The Atlantic's Barbara Wallraff. Discovers needs in our language and recommends new words to fill them.
A message board where you can request and brainstorm unique words, names, titles, coinages, puns, phrases, slogans and slang.
Clichés, sayings or phrases listed with definitions and explanations. Clichés are organized by subject and alphabetically and you can use the search function.
Grammar, punctuation and style for journalists.
The Modern Language Association is the official guide to non-fiction writing. The site includes a guide to MLA style.
Articles and answers to frequently asked questions about grammar, mechanics, and style. Links and bibliography.
The information ranges from copy editing to elements of style to discussions. Practical information about the writing craft.
A compilation of common phrases, euphemisms, and rationales for times of trouble. Organized by occasion.
Consulting firm dedicated to training businesses to use plain English. Free newsletter and professional editing services.
A free tool to create, edit, and save your MLA-style bibliography online, then publish it to a Web page, email it, or save it as RTF and open it in Microsoft Word.
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