Improve Your Writing by Avoiding “Scare Quotes”
The other day I saw a sign in a shop window: “Farm Fresh” “Chicken” $2.50/lb. That didn’t inspire much confidence…
Punctuation
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How Do I Know If I Need A Comma?
Commas might seem like small, unimportant marks, but they actually hold a lot of power in writing. They can change…
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The Comma Sandwich Rule Explained
Have you ever heard of the comma sandwich rule? This comma rule is often misunderstood and misused, but mastering it…
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Contractions Grammar 101: A Guide With Examples
If you’re like me, you often feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day. There’s never any time to…
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Using Contractions in Formal Writing: Acceptable or Not?
What are contractions in writing? Contractions are the abbreviated forms of word combinations, such as “don’t” for “do not” or…
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Hyphens and Dashes Demystified
During a typical day, most writers work with a ridiculous number of words and punctuation marks that look alike and,…
