Dear Diary; I Don't Think That Word Means What I Think It Means (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Saoirse Temple, 2025
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Paperback. Words are tricky little beasts. Use the wrong one, and suddenly your hero is nauseous instead of nauseated, or your villain is literally on fire when he only meant "really mad." Welcome to Dear Diary; I Don't Think That Word Means What I Think It Means, a hilarious romp through the wild world of misused words.Part grammar guide, part comedy act, this diary-style collection exposes the everyday "word crimes" that sneak into our emails, essays, and even published books. From bemused vs. amused to bring vs. take, each entry unpacks the mix-up, explains the fix, and sprinkles in a dash of sass. Think of it as your snarky best friend who's also a word nerd-here to set the record straight while making you laugh out loud.Whether you're a writer who wants to tighten your prose, a student dodging red ink, or a reader who loves a good language rant, this book delivers equal parts clarity and comedy. No lectures, no boring grammar drills-just sharp explanations, absurd examples, and diary entries that will have you nodding, chuckling, and muttering, "I've seen that mistake a thousand times."For fans of witty wordplay, grammar humor, and the occasional literary side-eye, this is one diary worth snooping in. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Dear Diary; I Don't Think That Word Means What I Think It Means (Paperback)
- Author
- Saoirse Temple
- Publisher
- Saoirse Temple
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1069750530
- ISBN 13
- 9781069750532
Capital letters: loved by some, abused by many, and feared by writers who just can't seem to remember the rules. Dear Diary: I've Committed a Capital Offense takes you on a witty, diary-style romp through the world of capitalization — where headlines shout, seasons get uppity, and job titles demand respect they may not deserve.
This isn't your dusty old grammar manual. With a mix of sass, storytelling, and solid editorial know-how, Saoirse Temple guides you through the tricky terrain of proper nouns, titles, acronyms, and everything in between. Along the way, you'll laugh, groan, and maybe even start looking at capital letters in a whole new way.
Perfect for writers, students, editors, or anyone who's ever agonized over whether "internet" still deserves a capital "I," this book delivers both clarity and comedy. By the end, you'll not only survive the capital crimes of English grammar — you'll conquer them with style.
Part of the Dear Diary Style Files series, I've Committed a Capital Offense proves that learning about language doesn't have to be boring. It can be downright entertaining.
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About the Author
Saoirse Temple is a professional editor and book coach who specializes in helping indie authors make their dream of being published come true. A long-time advocate of self-publishing, Saoirse enjoys sharing in the success of authors of all types of works. When she isn't editing or writing, she spends her time knitting, cross stitching, and exploring Grande Prairie, where she makes her home.
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