Ah yes, I know the comma rules when it comes to adjectives... or do I? All right, so I know the rules of when to use commas with adjectives....
So I had a sample edit done, and while there were very few typos (in fact none, just false corrects like think instead of thing), one thing stood...
I was just wondering about the formation of a sentence. The comma can be a bit tricky with me sometimes, so I was just wondering if some of you...
Basically what, the title, says. Okay, enough of that, this isn't a joke. If a gun was put to my head and I told to write only using correct...
Okay. So my grammar checking soft ware keeps saying something. I wonder if it is right or if it is wrong. And hopefully in either case maybe...
For a story I'm working on which will stretch across multiple planets, I've come into a bit of trouble on the first real conflict. Let's get...
Learning creative writing has been such a journey. I would have to say that it is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I am almost...
When do I use - Hyphens? What's the difference between a long – hyphen, and a short - hyphen? When do I use italics? In speech 'Is it okay?' to...
Is the line below alright grammatically. I feel it is, but I think that I might be going overboard with commas. An issue that I would like to keep...
I get a tad confused with independent and dependent clauses and proper structure. Can a dependent clause begin with any word? Or should 'and' be...
The rule says: place a colon/comma in front of direct speech, but not always. For example: He said she was "smart and pretty." So I would not...
Thought I'd post a recent writing achievement. Took me a long time to 'get' it, but I finally understand the basic foundation of comma usage....
So I have the basics down such as an alpha wolf with a second-in-command or beta and there is basically a hierarchy within the pack, but there are...
Hoping you can help.. Maybe be a silly question. When you post a short story you have to format it because it doesn't keep the formatting of...
Hello, First of all, I want to point out two things: (1) I have spent several hours over the past week or so looking for the answers to my...
I have a hard time understanding why there is a comma in the sentence: She would have scorned to do it, if she had been spitted on the horns of a...
Hello All, I am unfortunately not the best at punctuation but I like to learn. Please help me! Please advise me on which form of...
Hi Can anyone tell me what the rules are in the following examples? When do I use a comma, and do I use a period even if it's not a sentence?...
My sister and i have had heated debates on whether a thought and/or remark in dialogue needs a comma or a period for punctuation. For example,...
I'm translating an article that uses the phrase "and thus" or "and thereby" throughout, as in "A squashes B, and, thus, a C is produced." Should...
Separate names with a comma.
