The way in which you put sentences together really changes the meaning and how clear and good your writing or speaking is.

All writers make mistakes, certainly including me. It's better to spot your own instead of having a reader do it. You'll find a few examples, listed below, that challenge you to correct them. One of ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Years ago, a copy editor working on a reporter’s story changed some of the “whiches” to “thats” when they were being ...