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You’ve reached the neglected blog of Dawn McIlvain Stahl…

Posted on August 26, 2016 by PurplePenning

Perhaps the cobbler’s kids won’t run around barefoot at #EFACon16… Continue reading →

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I’m Thankful for the Cheekiness of Old Words

Posted on November 26, 2014 by PurplePenning

Awesome old word voted most likely to be used (in good humor!) of a relative this Thanksgiving — PASTINACEOUS: adj., looking all parsnip-like Continue reading →

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Firstable, secondable, should of, would of, could of

Posted on November 13, 2014 by PurplePenning

It’s #WorldKindnessDay today. So “firstable,” I’m going to refrain from ranting or ridiculing. I rarely rant … on my blog … and genuinely try to never ridicule. My aim, as always, is to kindly bring style and order to the world of writing. Continue reading →

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Another editor confession

Posted on October 24, 2014 by PurplePenning

I have another confession to make. Yes, I’m a professional editor. Yes, I’m paid to make sure writing makes sense and matches a certain standard and style. But … a little wordtastic awesomesauce never hurt anyone. 😉 From my latest … Continue reading →

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