Thread for us amateur grammar nerds. (Things I'm learning as I review the copy edits for my book). (Before I begin, let me voice my appreciation for editors!!) #1) Comprised vs composed

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Comprised vs. Composed | Difference & Examples

The related verbs comprise and compose, as well as their past tenses comprised and composed, are commonly confused: Comprise means "to be made up ...

The university comprises a number of different campuses. The university is composed of a number of different campuses. Amyloid plaques are not comprised of amyloid-beta, they are composed of it - good to know!

They picked me! (Audiobook) Yeah! It looks like I'll be the narrator for the audiobook of my own book. It's something I really wanted to do, but it's not guaranteed (you have to apply). I'm working with a narration coach to help ensure it's good. I'm learning that good narration is an art! I'm excited to learn more about it. The adventure continues ... (If you're wondering, "What book?", it's this one:

Elusive Cures

A neuroscientist’s bold proposal for tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time—brain and mental illnesses

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