Introducing and applying Conway's Law, Gresham's Law and the sunken cost fallacy to the practice of writing.
Read MoreCan writers learn from computer programmers?

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Introducing and applying Conway's Law, Gresham's Law and the sunken cost fallacy to the practice of writing.
Read MoreWe writers have a duty to do what we can to preserve the dignity of the language in which we work.
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Since when has “discreet” meant “small”?
Read MoreConversing, by Terry Freedman
A girl I taught was highly intelligent, very helpful and had a great sense of humour. Unfortunately, though, whenever she disagreed with somebody she immediately flew into a temper, insulted them and told them to go forth and multiply — though rather more crudely than that. I imagine she has a huge following on Twitter these days, as that seems to be the main way of “communicating” for a lot of people.
Read MoreOne of my ambitions, once this pandemic is over, is to visit New York if I can. In the meantime, this look at the various cultures and dialects in New York is a reasonable substitute for actually being there.
Read MoreNot sure, by Terry Freedman
Using words correctly is essential. Why?
Read MoreBuzzsaw screenshot, by Terry Freedman
If you’re tired of people “reaching out” or “circling back” or sending you sales “literature” that bears no relevance to you whatsoever, you will enjoy learning that you’re not alone.
Read MoreCure, by Terry Freedman
Signs in the environment can provide great stimulation for our imagination, and tell us about history in some cases too.
Read MorePerhaps I shouldn’t take things so literally…
Read MoreThat sounds much more difficult than the task facing you in an ordinary crossword, doesn't it? In fact, much of the time it's easier, for one simple reason.