Aug 3, 2007 · The rule of putting a period at the end of every thought would be simpler, except that in English, we’re allowed to include more than one thought in the same sentence. These …

Jul 30, 2007 · How do you express numbers in your writing? When do you use figures (digits) and when do you write out the number in words (letters)? That is, when do you

Aug 30, 2011 · Where do the commas go in references to days, months, years, and time of day? Take some time to note these punctuation rules:

Aug 25, 2009 · Ron Milan wants to use a comma to separate two short clauses:

Feb 19, 2014 · This reader’s question illustrates the uncertainty felt by many writers about when to use a comma before the conjunction but:

Commas can be a particularly tricky punctuation mark. There are some cases where you know you should use a comma – such as when separating items in a list –

Sep 14, 2011 · The English language includes an interesting category of words and phrases called contronyms (also spelled contranyms, or referred to as autoantonyms) --

Jul 3, 2007 · In the post Show, Don’t Tell, I mentioned dialogue as one of the ways you can “show” your reader what’s happening in a scene. Effective dialogue is an essential part of both …

Do you know how to use punctuation marks correctly in English? While some might seem straightforward, you may come across punctuation marks that you’re unsure

Writers like to sprinkle their work with subordinate clauses because they add variety to sentence structure. A reading diet too heavy with simple sentences or