This blog aims to help its readers overcome the fear of writing. Too many people I know have told me they're afraid of writing. Too many people I know have to apologize for spelling or grammar mistakes, and too many people are simply unaware of the errors they are making.
I'm hoping to reverse the trend by offering simple exercises designed to improve grammar and spelling, increase confidence in the English language, and explain the reasons behind the rules that mystify so many people.
So, let's begin: What's wrong with this blog's title? Type your gut response in the comments section, and look for my answer Monday evening.
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Why Demons? I understand the Exercising part, but not the Demons part.
-- notanag
I'm looking to "exercise" writing demons, so to speak. There's something about the word "exercise" that I want everyone to catch. More later...
OK, OK, so I can't wait until Monday. The goofball who created this site wants everyone to know the difference between "exercising" and "exorcising."
Check out the following from Beliefnet.com regarding exorcism or exorcising: "The word comes from a Greek term meaning 'to pray or ask deeply,' and originally it had nothing to do with expelling demons. Jesus himself is 'exorcised'--asked to do something--twice in the New Testament, once by the high priest (Matthew 26:63) and once by the Gerasene demoniac (Luke 8:26-40). In the early Christian church, however, this term came to mean the practice of casting out evil spirits."
Exercising with an "e" is the wrong usage, even though the word "exercise" has several meanings. According to dictionary.com, "exercise" with an "e" comes from a Latin word meaning "to train." I made the mistake intentionally to create a catchy (hopefully) title for my blog.
for the record, the comment should have come from "scott vw"
Damn man, I wanted to name my blog Exercising Demons as in letting the demons that haunt me have a little time to pop out of my head, dance around, express themselves creatively, and possibly wear themselves out so they aren't bothering me anymore. I am trying to create a platform for my latest book "There Is An Urgency" about child abuse and my experiences as a teacher and you've just deflated my momentum. But, it is cool that you're doing this. Expect many more posts on this blog from me. I could use the help. If you'd be so kind as to offer some fresh eyes to my book please email me at arawnlove@gmail.com and I'll send a pdf of the manuscript to you. If you used "Exercising Demons", you may just like my writing!
Thanks,
Greg
It's a sadly common mistake. I picked up an example of it a couple of years ago, on a soccer radio commentary: http://ceemage.livejournal.com/9010.html
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