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How Are Words Added to the Dictionary?

Posted on October 23, 2019June 23, 2021 by Melissa Baron

Last month, Merriam-Webster announced that 530 new words have been added to the dictionary. Among them are new meanings of existing words, such as “they” as a nonbinary pronoun, “free solo” (as a climber, this is particularly exciting to me), “Bechdel Test,” and “dad joke.” How, exactly, are these new words added? What criteria does a word have […]

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50 Must Read Books With Gorgeous Writing

Posted on May 29, 2018June 23, 2021 by Melissa Baron

We book lovers read so much, and so widely, that we’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, the so-bad-it’s-good, the meh, the life changing. And we’ve all been exposed to countless writing styles. Some exceptionally beautiful books, however, rise above the rest…not just because it was well-written or it spoke to us or it felt like […]

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U.S. Writing Conference Guide for 2018

Posted on January 8, 2018June 23, 2021 by Melissa Baron

There is no greater feeling than being surrounded by people who share your passion, especially if you’re a writer or a book lover. Since many of us find each other online and not so much in person (especially if you don’t live in a major city), gathering together to talk about writing or literature is […]

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