Pam Nelson

@grammarguide

Copy editor who is a schoolmarm at heart. Edit in U.S. English--mostly.

North Carolina
Joined June 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    6 Dec 2017

    Maxim for today: A copy editor who curses is a copy editor who cares.

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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 3

    It finally happened. I finally got a call from a scammer claiming to be the IRS and I could finally pull all of the tax law and privacy law I know out of my brain. This is a good day. This is MY day, people.

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  3. Retweeted
    Mar 30

    I just wrote a post about why Roseanne Barr is tweeting about the conspiracy theory

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  4. Retweeted
    Mar 29

    Editors, are you ready for International Fact-Checking Day next Monday? It's coordinated by the International Fact-Checking Network. Learn more here, , and remember to .

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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 26

    I am hiring fact-checkers.

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  6. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    Total dysfunction. DC is about to add 1.3 TRILLION $ to your debt like it’s no big deal - and meanwhile both of our crazy uncles are fistfighting in the backyard. Happy Thanksgiving, America.

    Crazy Joe Biden is trying to act like a tough guy. Actually, he is weak, both mentally and physically, and yet he threatens me, for the second time, with physical assault. He doesn’t know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don’t threaten people Joe!
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  7. Mar 21

    I took the advice of (from this post ) and spent some spare time this morning reading an older post about the passive in English ().

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  8. Mar 19

    I had a newsroom copy desk colleague who actually introduced me to the word "clusterfuck," which, as you might expect if you know newsrooms and copy desks, came up a LOT. This detailed explanation of the term is great.

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  9. Mar 19

    I wonder if I will ever NOT have to look up combat and benefit to be sure the t is not doubled when a suffix is added.

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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 17

    Who is ?? This guy knows!

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    Happy b-day to one of my favorite copy editors (and an occasional benefactor) . Here’s a very emotional we did together.

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  12. Mar 4

    I didn't even make the honorable mention list, but I can't argue with the winners in the ACES contest. and limericks made me laugh out loud.

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  13. Retweeted
    Feb 28

    National Grammar Day is March 4. Check out this limerick contest. (I'll read the winning limerick in the Grammar Girl podcast!)

    If words are what you enamor, Write lines devoted to grammar. Measure your feet, Then share in a tweet, Gain prizes, and maybe some glamour
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  14. Retweeted
    Feb 28

    Editors: Our indulgence this year Requires a jauntiness of ear. is now gone; is on. Don't hurt yourself trying to change gear.

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    Mar 1

    This year, ACES is excited to be hosting the National Tweeted Limerick Contest! OPEN NOW. The deadline to submit is 2 p.m. EST Saturday. Tweet a grammar-related limerick and use to be considered. Winners announced March 4.

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  16. Mar 1

    Some seldom use subjunctive mood For facts that likely have been skewed. It’s a form they fear That won’t be clear. I wish it weren’t so oft eschewed.

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  17. Retweeted
    Feb 27

    Celebrate (March 4) by registering for the March 1 webinar “Sweat this, not that: real rules vs. grammar myths.” You'll learn several of the most common non-rules that you can stop wasting time on, and several rules that you should keep:

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  18. Retweeted
    Feb 14

    A very happy Valentine's Day to all editors!

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  19. Retweeted
    Feb 12

    The Mustang Spring Jam in Corolla May 20 has set its lineup, with , , , and three more -

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    Feb 12

    MerleFest in Wilkesboro April 26 to 29 adds to lineup with , and , , and , plus four more -

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  21. Feb 11

    The only problems on our vacation were on our flights. Delays were bad but I am ticked about my wet, filthy bag.

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