This week in my writing pilgrimage, I’m focusing on language. In my last post, I debunked a couple common misconceptions about so-called “good” grammar. Today, I’m going to discuss one more linguistic myth. The myth: Some dialects are better (richer, clearer, more organized, more precise) than others. The truth: All dialects are equally, rich, clear,… Continue reading The Power of Words: What Writers Should Know about Language, continued