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Grammar Yammer — It’s vs. Its

“I’ve got to say, it’s remarkable—no, you’re remarkable!!”

Grammar Yammer:

If you’re unsure whether it’s “its” or “it’s,” repeat the sentence without the contractions:

I’m a Teaching Writer. And, if you’ve hung around me for more than a few minutes, you’ve heard me chant: “Read, then write! Read, then write! Read, then write!” All I’m doing is repeating and passing one of the best pieces of mentor advice I’ve ever gotten (thank you, Dr. Philip F. Deaver and Spalding Low-Residency MFA). That writing pedagogy is what’s taking shape here at the Read Then Write Workshop. Confession: I’m a “pantser” (writing by the seat of my pants) who’s learning to plot. I’m also a writing coach who’s giving this new endeavor room to organically and freely take shape. I hope you’ll join me!

#1: Join the RTW Workshop newsletter to stay informed of the latest blogs, offerings, and shenanigans!

#2: Click on the Facebook social icon or button below to join our private group where your muse will be both protected and challenged! We also do pop-up accountability, reading, and word-nerdy chat “rooms!”

—Karen Leslie

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