It’s always a great time to become a better writer—and never more so than right now. Thanks to a generous assortment of free apps, sites, and tools, we wordsmiths have a modern-day treasure trove of ...

Four years ago I decided I needed to host a pop-up grammar-advice stand. The plan was simple: I’d sit on the streets of New York City and help people with their questions. I ordered a folding table, ...

This week’s library column is on peeves. Pet peeves to be more specific, and one of mine in particular, which is grammar. Not all grammar, mind you, because if I was peeved by every misuse of the ...

Grammar instruction may have waned in some classrooms starting in the early 2000s, largely because the high-stakes tests required by the No Child Left Behind law didn’t assess grammar specifically.

Do you have a good command of the English language? Would you like a work-at-home job that would utilize your excellent ...

Top-selling, highly prolific and award-winning writer Stephen King reached out for writing help on Twitter. In doing so, he addressed a mystery. King, whose works include “The Shining,” “Misery” and ...

Four years ago, I decided I needed to host a pop-up grammar-advice stand. The plan was simple: I’d sit on the streets of New York City and help people with their questions. I ordered a folding table, ...

While “Schoolhouse Rock” helped many of us understand the function of a conjunction or how to unpack our adjectives, grammar may not be top of mind. For writer Ellen Jovin, grammar is not only a ...