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Here at Stylebot, we've been racking our brains to figure out how to help more people with their writing and editing needs. And a few weeks ago, we asked you what topic you'd like to learn more about. Most people who responded said they'd like advice on how to avoid common writing mistakes. So today, we're excited to share our first e-book on that very topic. It walks you through four common writing mistakes and the grammar rules you need to know to fix them. Think of it as a condensed version of this newsletter, with printable tip sheets you can use for easy reference. And it's free! Check it out and let us know what you think.
We've also shared with you our commonly confused words quiz, and if you've taken it, chances are you missed the question about racked vs. wracked. Fewer than half the people who have taken quiz have gotten that question right, so as a bonus, today we're reminding you to drop the "w" in phrases such as nerve-racking and rack my brain. You can learn more about rack and wrack in our earlier deep dive here. Thank you to everyone who voted in our previous poll about the writing topics you're most interested in. If you missed it, now is your chance to share your opinion with us.
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