Writing Tip 2: “Than vs. Then”
Do you often confuse “than” with “then”? Remember, “than” is used in comparison; “then” is used to show passage of time.
Example: He knew his grammar was better than his friends’. He often saw flawed Facebook posts, then added names to his running list of offenders.
(Whether this is building up to a grammarian horror flick or a mental breakdown amid bleeding red pens, I don’t know.)