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Tricky Quickies 1: 200+ easily confused English words and phrases – concisely explained with examples
Do you know the difference between mucus and mucous or tousle and tussle?Are you sure?Have you ever been pulled up for using the wrong word or phrase? Most of us have. Even worse, you may be making mistakes without even realising it. Or maybe you're tired of looking up confusing words and phrases, only to be faced with conflicting advice.
You need a reliable, up-to-date source of the most perplexing English words and phrases to spare your blushes, with clear explanations and examples. That's exactly what you'll find in this book from a trained, experienced editor and proofreader who has done the legwork for you.
Instead of going into lengthy descriptions of language history, pronunciation, and grammatical construction, Debbie Emmitt quickly explains the difference between words or phrases that are commonly confused and gives working examples in an everyday context. Each page is comprehensive yet succinct, covering UK and US usage.
The handy index lists every term, so you can quickly locate the word or phrase in question.
Tricky Quickies 1 is the language wingperson you’ve always wanted.
Discover if that terrifyingly narrow mountain road you survived was tortuous or torturous.Do you forgo or forego dessert or desert? And do you get your just deserts or just desserts?Are you immune to or immune from chicken pox and prosecution?... and many, many more.
Many people get these wrong. You may be surprised by the answers.
After decades of working on content of all kinds, plus being trained as an editor and having years of hands-on experience in editing and proofreading fiction and non-fiction, Debbie Emmitt is sharing what she's learned and what she loves about the idiosyncrasies of the English language in this no-nonsense guide of over 200 confusables.
As a budding author, a graduate of the University of Oxford, an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), Debbie is well placed to offer this reliable, no-nonsense guide to the most common confusables of the English language.
Get your copy now and benefit from all the experience of a seasoned editing professional with a thirst for knowledge.
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“Packed with pithy definitions and examples, this is a must-have for every editor and writer.” — Louise Harnby, crime fiction and thriller editor “I love the explanations Debbie has given for all these tricky words. I had a few 'Aha!' moments. This is going to be such a useful resource for so many!” —Zara Thatcher, proofreader and typesetter“Tricky Quickies is an insightful guide to the quirks of English and a worthy addition to any writer's bookshelf.” —Oliver Dirs, author of Good Words Fast
You need a reliable, up-to-date source of the most perplexing English words and phrases to spare your blushes, with clear explanations and examples. That's exactly what you'll find in this book from a trained, experienced editor and proofreader who has done the legwork for you.
Instead of going into lengthy descriptions of language history, pronunciation, and grammatical construction, Debbie Emmitt quickly explains the difference between words or phrases that are commonly confused and gives working examples in an everyday context. Each page is comprehensive yet succinct, covering UK and US usage.
The handy index lists every term, so you can quickly locate the word or phrase in question.
Tricky Quickies 1 is the language wingperson you’ve always wanted.
Discover if that terrifyingly narrow mountain road you survived was tortuous or torturous.Do you forgo or forego dessert or desert? And do you get your just deserts or just desserts?Are you immune to or immune from chicken pox and prosecution?... and many, many more.
Many people get these wrong. You may be surprised by the answers.
After decades of working on content of all kinds, plus being trained as an editor and having years of hands-on experience in editing and proofreading fiction and non-fiction, Debbie Emmitt is sharing what she's learned and what she loves about the idiosyncrasies of the English language in this no-nonsense guide of over 200 confusables.
As a budding author, a graduate of the University of Oxford, an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), and a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), Debbie is well placed to offer this reliable, no-nonsense guide to the most common confusables of the English language.
Get your copy now and benefit from all the experience of a seasoned editing professional with a thirst for knowledge.
---------------------------------------------------
“Packed with pithy definitions and examples, this is a must-have for every editor and writer.” — Louise Harnby, crime fiction and thriller editor “I love the explanations Debbie has given for all these tricky words. I had a few 'Aha!' moments. This is going to be such a useful resource for so many!” —Zara Thatcher, proofreader and typesetter“Tricky Quickies is an insightful guide to the quirks of English and a worthy addition to any writer's bookshelf.” —Oliver Dirs, author of Good Words Fast
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2025
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