Tips needed on how to find comma splices and run-on sentences in my own writing, please.

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  1. big soft moose

    big soft moose An Admoostrator Admin Staff Supporter Contributor Community Volunteer

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    The other thing is its far easier to proofread someone else's work than it is your own... no matter whether you are stephen king or a new writer just starting out, your brain knows what your own writing is supposed to say and literally doesn't see the comma the wrong side of the speech marks, or the fact that you've written their instead of there
     
    big soft moose, May 27, 2019
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    Thanks - added to my arsenal. Comma splices are a problem of mine too.
     
    Viridian, Jun 7, 2019
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    Comma splices are an absolute bastard. I struggle with them chronically and can usually only see them when highlighted to me. I've read countless articles on the subject but it's simply one of those things that doesn't 'stick' for me.
    It's a real problem. I'm embarrassed sharing work knowing these likely exist within.
     
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