Often, writers struggle with commas. It begins in elementary school when we are told a "rule of thumb" that seems to become ingrained in our minds: when you read aloud, if you pause, use a comma. However, there are truly hard rules to commas, and what we were initially told is not accurate. One place … Continue reading Do I Need A Comma Before A Name?
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Farther vs Further
Generally speaking, FARTHER is used when discussing only true DISTANCE and FURTHER is used when measuring FIGURATIVE DISTANCE. However, that isn't completely true. Why? Well, let's discuss it. Both FARTHER and FURTHER can be use as adverbs (modifies a verb, adverb, adjective, or phrase) and adjectives (modifies a noun or pronoun). When used in comparative … Continue reading Farther vs Further
WHO vs WHOM
Do you ever struggle with the WHO versus WHOM issue? Even when I thought I knew, I questioned it. Being both a writer and an editor (meaning others depend on me to understand these things), I was responsible to be clear on this matter. There was no room for guessing. Since I often got confused, … Continue reading WHO vs WHOM
The Structure of A Paragraph
Paragraph symbol § ¶ Pilcrow Most writers know how to structure a paragraph. It is similar to the overall structure of a paper. You have the opening/main idea, supporting sentences, and closing. Or, as Grammarly.com puts it: Transition, topic sentence, supporting sentences, and conclusion (you can read more from them here). Now, what many seem … Continue reading The Structure of A Paragraph
Make Your Own Break: How To Record & Publish Your Audiobook In 7 Simple Steps
A how-to look into audiobook publishing by critically-acclaimedauthor and actress Jennifer Lieberman Released by Maple Mermaid Publishing Corporation,this book is available worldwide in digital, print and audio across all platforms. NOW AN AMAZON.COM NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! “Make Your Own Break: How to Record & Publish Your Audiobook in Seven Simple Steps” is a simple and … Continue reading Make Your Own Break: How To Record & Publish Your Audiobook In 7 Simple Steps
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