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 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 …

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

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:

Jan 4, 2011 · Conversely, lists consisting of items more than one sentence long are cumbersome, and these elements are usually more effectively presented within paragraphs or as separate …

May 6, 2013 · Which symbol should be used with numbers: a hyphen (-), or an en dash (–)? The question may seem trivial -- a dash is a dash, right? -- but using the correct

You, by now, should understand that words are seperate units of consciousness.

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 –

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 …

Nov 11, 2011 · 5. Closet: This term, from the Anglo-French word closett, a diminutive of clos, “enclosure,” originally referred to a secluded room but now applies to a usually walk-in cabinet …