Tag: AMERICAN STYLE & USAGE

Q&A #2: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Press clueless as to “whom” should take over . . .

January 21, 2015

Image Credit: “Old Newsie” Photo – CallingExtra.com by Kristina Romero Recently I received this cry of outrage and a request for clarity from a fellow book lover and avid reader of magazines and newspapers who is dismayed at the state of English usage in the media. A summary of her complaint, and my thoughts, follow. Comments are welcome. QUESTION Hi, … More Q&A #2: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Press clueless as to “whom” should take over . . .

Q&A #1: Pride or Preference – Is It OK to Lowercase a proper name on Request?

January 15, 2015

Photo Credit: Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, & Rosalind Russell in  His Girl Friday, 1940. Today I received this cry for help from a fellow writer and editor who is so conscientious that he did his research before knocking on my virtual door this morning. A summary of his plight, and my opinion, follow (with his permission). Comments are … More Q&A #1: Pride or Preference – Is It OK to Lowercase a proper name on Request?