Kathryn A. Frazier
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Tag: language
The N-word: Is it ever OK to say? Plus NaNoWriMo editing update
Hola, Writer Peeps! What do you think? Can I say the N-word and other “bad” words in a historical context? Or are some words just not acceptable ever? As an example of non-acceptance, my husband Frazierhead and I went to a family’s home for… Continue Reading “The N-word: Is it ever OK to say? Plus NaNoWriMo editing update”
Avoiding Bias when Writing Descriptors
One of the biggest changes to American English in recent years is an emphasis on persons first. That is, we no longer define human beings by their descriptors. I’m not talking about Political Correctness. I’m talking about grammar.
In language, mob rules.
Salut, Writer Peeps! For those who forgot, and for new readers, Monday blogs are about writing and editing and books and reading and all things word related. In my house, I force my kids to listen to me lecture we enjoy lively discussions about etymology, the history of… Continue Reading “In language, mob rules.”
