Quick Editing Tip: Confusing Words

Words can be confusing. As writers, we never want that. 

It’s not a good thing when your readers make this face: Wha?

Say whatcha need to say. 

And DON’T let the spell check be your guide.  It’s not keen enough to discern subtle differences like these.

into vs. in to


onto vs. on to


apart vs. a part

Often, these words are tricksters, playing roles they were never meant to play. But those who know words well can recognize the impostor.  


Both “into” and “onto” imply movement toward an object. 

 

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About Bethany Kaczmarek

Author. Fan of Story. Family girl. EO nerd. Transplanted missionary. Indie music connoisseur. Grammar ninja.

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