Sentences make up your paragraphs. Paragraphs make up stories and chapters. Chapters make up books. However, the most basic component of writing is your choice of words. Choosing the right word to convey the right meaning is an essential part of writing well. This is a topic we’ve covered before, but using the right form of a word is a stylistic writing issue that divides the pros who care about getting it right from the amateurs who don’t. Agents, editors, and readers all care about professionally written work, which shows that a writer cares about accuracy.
A few months ago, one of my regular viewers on my YouTube channel, WRITE. FIX. REPEAT. suggested that a video on compound words would be helpful, and that’s the topic of today’s video. What makes compound words especially tricky is that their forms often evolve with our language, requiring writers to keep up. Understanding the structure and usage of compound words helps ensure proper grammar and clarity.
Need a bit of guidance? A few examples? You’re welcome.
Patricia J. Parsons 