diff --git a/lib/byline.js b/lib/byline.js
index 21843cb..f16330c 100644
--- a/lib/byline.js
+++ b/lib/byline.js
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ var stream = require('stream'),
     util = require('util'),
     timers = require('timers');
 
-// convinience API
+// convenience API
 module.exports = function(readStream, options) {
   return module.exports.createStream(readStream, options);
 };