The Comma: A Punctuation Conundrum

Barbara McNichol is one of those editors to contact when you’re struggling with punctuation and grammar. In her guest blog below, she gives some pointers on that all-important, oft-misused swish – the comma. For those of you in the Tucson area, Barbara will be conducting the  How to Strengthen EVERYTHING You Write “wordshop” on Friday, January 25 from 8 am-11:45 am. If you want to refine your writing skills, you’ll want to sign up for this event.

It’s Okay to Take Artistic License with Commas but Watch Out!

by Barbara McNichol

When I’m editing manuscripts, I sometimes wonder how much the authors struggle with their use of commas and dashes and
other punctuation—or whether they question it at all! (more…)