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Is Your Subject Your Subject? (Two Meanings!)
Psst… you can read the new vocabulary-boosting short story I mention in the podcast here! As we wrap up our writing mini-series, I have...
Erica Abbett
Sep 28, 20201 min read


The Golden Rule of Writing: Show Don't Tell!
The most important piece of creative writing advice you’ll ever receive? Show. Don’t. Tell. You might have heard it before, but it...
Erica Abbett
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Writing Lessons Learned From 'Ahead of Her Time'
Aspiring writers are often told to “write what you know.” It’s valuable advice, no doubt, lending verisimilitude to an otherwise...
Erica Abbett
Sep 2, 20201 min read


And the TV Character With the Biggest (And Funniest!) Vocabulary Is...
Isn’t it a shame that shows only seem to become cult classics once they’re over? That’s what seems to be happening with Schitt’s Creek, a...
Erica Abbett
Aug 24, 20201 min read


'Brave New World' TV Series Review
Lately, I’ve been bombarded with ads for shows on NBC’s new streaming service, Peacock TV. And among their new shows, it seems, is Brave...
Erica Abbett
Aug 23, 20201 min read


Is *This* Sneakily Sabotaging Your Grammar? (P2!)
Let’s be honest: music is no good for reinforcing proper grammar habits, even if we all love it. However, I think for most songs, we kind...
Erica Abbett
Aug 19, 20201 min read


A Word That Makes Everything Better
If you’re like most people, you’ve got goals or dreams—you’re looking for something to make your life even better. I can’t promise that...
Erica Abbett
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Fear and Fascination: Secrets of the Italian Bus System
A perplexed looks steals across my face as I re-read my host sister’s enigmatic text message. “You go towards down,” she writes.
Erica Abbett
Aug 10, 20203 min read


Of Karens and Quislings: How Names Became Insults
Discover the fascinating linguistic history of names turned insults, such as "Karen" and "Quisling." Explore the intriguing story behind the
Erica Abbett
Aug 3, 20202 min read