Tag Archives: word choice

Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive editor Picture this: you’re craving apple pie – one of those “just gotta have it” days – so you go to your favorite café and order up a slice. Your mouth waters when the server … Continue reading →

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Picture Your Misspellings: Tie-die vs. Tie-dye

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Every time you misspell “tie-dye”, a tie loses its life.   Stop the violence – hire a proofreader!

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Be Careful How You Flash Those Descriptives…

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

I was reading a take-out restaurant menu when I came across this description – look at the orange word on the first line: “Homely” vegetarian food? In America, that would insinuate “plain, unattractive” food. I’m sure that’s not what they … Continue reading →

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