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Writing guides, grammar books, punctuation how-tos . . . do you read them? Not read them? How many writing books, grammar books, dictionaries–if any–do you have in your library?
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I have some of these manuals and occasionally I use them when I’m not sure about usage. I must admit I tend to use my instincts about grammar and what sounds correct to me. I read what I write out loud and that helps me decide what sounds correct. Of course, I may just be continuing my mistakes and exacerbating them!
I do have a huge dictionary I’ve had for years which I use, though when I’m on the Internet I’m more likely to use a dictionary and thesaurus on the Internet. What do you do?
Thank you for your comment! I mostly use the same approach as you do.
I use the internet for definitions and synonyms and all that good stuff too. It’s just quicker and easier!