Monday Grammar Minute: Your vs. You're

If I had a dollar for every time I saw these two words mixed up, I'd probably have enough to buy a lifetime supply of books!

Your shows ownership.
Your manuscript is almost ready.

You're is short for you are.
You're going to love your finished book.

Easy trick: If you can replace the word with you are, use you're. If not, use your.

Quick Quiz:
Which is correct?
A. Your going to love editing.
B. You're going to love editing.

See you next Monday for another Monday Grammar Minute! Until then, keep reading, keep writing, and remember—even the best writers can use a good editor.