Jacob @ Elevation EditingFeb 28, 20206 minAll About Correct Colon UseIn this post, I explain how to properly use—and avoid misusing—colons, which are one of the least-understood punctuation marks.
Jacob @ Elevation EditingFeb 25, 20203 minStop Using "In Fact," "The Fact Is," And "As A Matter Of Fact"Several common phrases that use the word "fact" are redundant & should be avoided: "in fact," "the fact is that," and "as a matter of fact."
Jacob @ Elevation EditingFeb 19, 20203 minStop Writing "Personally" And "In My Opinion"Phrases such as "personally" and "in my opinion" are usually unnecessary. As long as you use strong words, you don't need those phrases.