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Prepping for BlogHer '12 (I'm speaking!): What are your most burning grammar questions?

jennifer · July 16, 2012 · 11 Comments

I'm Speaking at BlogHer '12So, I found out last week that I am going to be speaking at BlogHer ’12! I am so excited. Especially since it was one of my goals for the year to “attend and participate in BlogHer โ€™12.” I wasn’t sure what that meant when I wrote it, but I knew I wanted to make it happen.
And it happened.
I’ll be in the Writing Lab at BlogHer ’12. Pretty fitting, right? On Saturday, I’ll be leading a workshop called “Grammar Clinic: How to Identify and Avoid Common Errors.” There will be two 30 minute sessions, where I’ll answer bloggers’ questions on grammar and share some of my tips and resources.

I’m one of those writers who believes in breaking rules from time to time, even when it comes to grammar. Like using fragmented sentences or starting a sentence with the word “and.” However, there are some rules that just shouldn’t be broken.
Those who know me well know that I have a thing about the use (or misuse, really) of the comma. I also die a little inside every time I see someone use “your” when she really means “you’re.”
I particularly like the description of the session: Their are so many ways to make errors! Its so easy! And your going to love these tips about how not to! ๐Ÿ˜‰
Anyway, it should be pretty fun. My session is between 9:30am – 10:45am. Sign up if your you’re going to be at BlogHer ’12! (If you don’t see anything wrong with the description above, then you should definitely sign up. Just saying.)
Even if you’re not going to BlogHer ’12, I’m curious about your grammar questions. I’d love it if you could help me prepare for my workshop. Of course, I will be blogging about what we talk about in the session, and I am always happy to share resources.
So tell me, please. As a blogger, what are your most burning grammar questions?

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  1. Michelle says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Any chance you can highlight some of those tips in a post after the conference? I’m a big comma fan (possibly use it too much) and would find a post incredibly useful.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:02 am

      Absolutely! I will do a wrap up of everything we talked about in the sessions. I think it will be interesting to hear everyone’s questions.
      Here’s a past post I did for National Grammar Day on some of the most common grammar myths: http://anotherjennifer.com/national-grammar-day-youre-celebrating-with-your-friends-today-right/

      Reply
  2. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:24 am

    It seems that no matter how many times I carefully proofread, there is always at least one inadvertent error in my post. I freely admit to taking creative license with grammar so my posts are more conversational… I mis- and overuse ellipses like crazy!

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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:33 am

      I know what you mean. Proofing is important, but you can also over proof! I can always find something I want (or need) to change in a post. At some point, you’ve got to stop analyzing it. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Ok, so now I’m writing a list here at my desk of all of the areas that I would love to hear about if I attended the conference. Here’s a short list so far:
    The use of…
    were/was
    have/has
    colon/semi-colon and comma
    I’m sure there will be more. I’ll be checking out your National Grammar Day post now. Thanks!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks, Michelle. This helps me prepare! I just looked and the sessions are already filled. I’m thinking a least one post – maybe more – will come out of this.

      Reply
  4. jen says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    You need to give lessons on this blog like the first comment suggested after Blogher.12
    Big Yeh! for you on your speaking gig!
    I admit I’m horrible at all of these things, i wasn’t exactly my high school English teachers favorite student.
    btw. I have a little something for you on my blog, no worries if your not into this type of thing!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:54 am

      Hmmm. You all are giving me some good ideas for future posts or “lessons.”
      Thanks so much for recognizing my blog on yours! I appreciate it. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. mare ball says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Hey Jennifer, Just finding your blog through Jen. I like your profile, I worked in non-profit for years. I’m subscribing so I can stay in touch. So nice to find you! Come visit my Ballpark. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:55 am

      Hey, thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you found me! I will definitely visit you on your blog!

      Reply

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