Last week we did movies. We’ve since added two movies to our DVD collection!

This week, I’ll be sharing a few links about writing - spelling and words in particular. A quick glance through my archives will show that I am incredibly passionate about proper spelling and grammar, and thankfully, I’m not the only one!

• How To Spell Its - Thank goodness SOMEONE said something! People are forever adding apostrophes into this word at the wrong time or leaving them out when they need them… It’s so annoying!
• D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y - Another pet peeve word of mine, this is one that’s constantly being spelled incorrectly. If you’re unsure how to spell it, go there!
• Spell Checker Blues - A cute little poem with very funny wordplay. I’ve read it before, but it’s always worth another read!
• Dead Words - They put it best on the site, so I’ll just copy what they wrote: “Some words in the English language tend to be overused and therefore lose their power. These are called Dead Words. Below is a list of dead words and more interesting alternatives that should be used in their place when you are writing.”
• Commonly Overused Words - Another list of overused words, along with replacement words. Check this out when you’re writing a paper and find yourself saying “also” every other sentence!
• 23 Words You Can Use to Impress Your Friends - This is a list of words that include words I’ve never even heard! Bonus points to them for using conundrum as one - I love that word!
• Origins of Words and Phrases - Ever wondered why people say they’re “stumped”? Or where the phrase “wrong end of the stick” came from? Find out these and more here!

Got any other interesting grammar/spelling sites that I didn’t mention? Make sure to tell me! I read these things for fun, you know!

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