I downloaded a new book last week from iTunes. It was voted one of the top books for the first half of 2007. The title is The Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips to Clean Up Your Writing. I figured since I'm writing more these days it can't hurt to brush up on my grammar skills.

About Grammar Girl from her website:

Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Covering the grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers, Grammar Girl makes complex grammar questions simple with memory tricks to help you recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules.

Whether English is your first language or second language, Grammar Girl’s punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. 

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“Delightfully droll....Grammar Girl gives clear explanations with helpful examples."
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“At the root of all her success, of course, is a true love of language and grammar.”
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The book is actually a collection of questions from readers on her weekly podcasts so it's only about 45 minutes in length. I'm looking forward to listening and learning!
 
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7 Comments on New Find - Grammar Girl, Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

LaShon...what is Grammar Girls website url?  I found the book on Amazon, but would like to look at her website too. 

I'm originally from Long Beach...raised our family there too...almost 50 years spent in the area, been gone for 15.

09/21/2007 03:45 PM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Sorry about that, Mary. I've updated the blog with her website. Just click on the about Grammar Girl link.

09/21/2007 04:02 PM by Long Beach Mobile Notary - LaShon James-Major (The Document Diva)

Thanks LaShon!

09/21/2007 04:20 PM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

I will check out the site.  Thanks for sharing.

09/25/2007 11:19 PM by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

I try to have my Grammar wife proof read all my blogs to help me out! But it sounds like something I should download anyway to help make my wife’s job easier.

09/26/2007 12:58 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

Thank you Lashon! Your blogs are always informative and just what I need. Keep up the excellent work.

09/27/2007 04:37 PM by Jacqueline Dyson (Dyson's Mobile Notary Service)

Rosemary, thanks for stopping by. It's been a while since we've crossed paths on The Rain. I hope you find the information useful. I plan to finally listen to the book this weekend.

Todd, I was enlisting my mother as my proof reader but I don't always have the patience to wait for her to proof because I like to post my blogs as soon as possible. Of course, some errors have slipped in due to my impatience but hopefully these grammar tips will help. :)

Jacqueline, thanks for the compliment, you're too sweet. I look forward to reading your blogs. ;)

09/28/2007 01:33 PM by Long Beach Mobile Notary - LaShon James-Major (The Document Diva)

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