The Topic: The reason I know this is because I was called on it recently. I was doing the very thing described here with my own daughter, teaching...
1. I did not insult anyone. I said There is no personal attack contained therein. I quoted the typical argument for this from a forum member...
The position of "can = ability and may = permission" is wrong. It is widespread, but nonetheless wrong. If you take offense to me calling you—or...
Floor: the bottom of the sea, a cave, or an area of land : the ocean floor. And, as noted elsewhere, the forest floor. The can / may thing is...
Not to put too fine a point on it, but I get the feeling you skimmed the article. It's about how reading on the net is fundamentally different...
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My advice would be to check into British phrases and spelling. They can go a long way to give your character a unique voice and add verisimilitude...
Yes, that's my real name. I'm a freelancer with a bag of tricks. I have years of experience in publishing. I'm getting used to the forum so give...
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