We're vs. Were
We're = We are.
Example #1: We're going to the store.
Were = Past tense of are. Example #1: We were supposed to go the store, but we decided not to.
There vs. Their vs. They're
There = Position, number.
Example #1: There are two dogs.
Example #2: Put the oranges over there.
Their = Ownership, person.
Example #1: Their dog is noisy.
Example #2: Doing something against their will.
They're = They are.
Example #1: They're going somewhere.
Your vs. You're
Your = Ownership.
Example #1: Your dog is loud.
You're = You are.
Example #1: You're horrible.
Raping vs. Rapping vs. Wrapping
Raping = Taking someone against their will.
Rapping = A form of music.
Example #1: She suddenly started rapping.
Wrapping = Wrapping something up.
Example #1: My Mom wrapped up the Christmas presents.
Write vs. Right
Write = Writing something down.
Example #1: I write a lot.
Right = Direction, opposite of wrong.
Example #1: You're right.
Example #2: Go right.
Just some extra stuff.
Blond = Male
Blonde = Female
Brunette = Female
Brunet = Male or female
Fiance = Male
Fiancee = Female
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Writing Tips
RandomBasically a book of rants, common mistakes, and things I generally find annoying. Sorry about the crappy cover.
