Author Archives: Mignon

I’m trying Notes on Smubstack

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mignon

I’m trying the new Notes social networking feature on Substack, and since Twitter has been blocking links to the site, I made this post so I can indirectly give you the link. Please say hello! https://grammargirl.substack.com

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6 steps to get your guests to promote your podcast

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mignon

My experience as a guest on Emily Aborn’s “She Built This” podcast was so amazing that I had to drop everything and write about it this morning. I’ve easily been on more than 100 podcasts by now, and Emily has … Continue reading →

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How to get started with Mastodon

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Mignon

I’ve been using Mastodon as my main social media hangout for a couple of months and love it. I’ve discovered a bunch of interesting writers, editors, academics, and just plain old interesting people that I hadn’t known before. If you … Continue reading →

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chatGPT Sees Dead People

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Mignon

In which, AI recommends a non-existent book written by a recently deceased author I’m currently reading “The Cartographers,” by Peng Shepherd, about a disgraced librarian on the hunt to decipher a rare map, and I wanted to find more books … Continue reading →

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Patty pan squash & walnut kelp noodles

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Mignon

I found myself with patty pan squash and no idea what to do with it. I’d never even seen it before, let alone cooked with it. I cruised a bunch of recipes, pulled out some cookbooks, discovered I was missing … Continue reading →

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Protected: Testing Grammar Pop HTML5

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mignon

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Workshop: Social Media for Authors

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Mignon

NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 13, BUT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 8. Authors often ask me for advice about how to get started on social media or grow their followings. I have large social media followings … Continue reading →

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Why is there no Android version of Grammar Pop?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Mignon

I get asked this question a lot, and I’ll start by saying I have nothing “against” Android, and I wish Grammar Pop were available there as much as you do. Here’s why it isn’t: 1. I made the game in … Continue reading →

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You’re going to want a Shnoodle

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Mignon

What? It’s only been two years since I posted to this blog and three years since I posted a video. Today, I had so much fun unboxing my huge Shnoodle inflatable red pen that I wanted to share it with … Continue reading →

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E-book Analytics Is a Blindingly Obvious Market

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mignon

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