Tag Archives: hyphens

  1. Counting Words, Appreciating Hyphens, and Loathing Lowth

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    March 9, 2015 by libroshombre

    Every word counts in the world of publishing. Successful short stories writers make less than novelists, since their work amounts …
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    Category: grammar, libraries, public libraries, words | Tags: , , , , , , ,

  2. Hyphenites, Assonance, and Monkeyshines

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    July 24, 2014 by libroshombre

    Last week brought a new appreciation for animal-oriented names, especially daddy long-leg spiders, carpenter ants, and the expression “monkeyshines.” But …
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    Category: odd words, words | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

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