Grammar can be scary.
For many, learning and practicing good grammar may seem more like a punishment than an awesome opportunity to mold words into powerful ideas.
This fear may have grown into full blown anxiety - no one likes having their grammar questioned. The result of this anxiety is not writing, proofreading paralysis, becoming overly defensive (not open to criticism), or obsessing over non-standard "grammar rules" that most grammarians couldn't care less about.
Yes, I ended a sentence in a preposition and I liked it. You did too, because "obsessing over non-standard 'grammar rules' about which most grammarians couldn't care less" sounds condescending and arrogant.
Article writing is about connecting with readers, building trust, and then taking a little journey together (whether to build long-lasting relationships, encourage an exchange, or more). The best way to connect is through your voice, not your words.
Wait! Before you throw grammar completely out the window, remember that your readers still need to understand your message in order to connect with you. Always practice good grammar, but feel free to relax by tossing these 3 "grammar rules" right out the window.
"Don't End a Sentence with a Preposition"
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