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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The Saskatchewan Writers Guild’s Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence
This Just In!!!! The Saskatchewan Writers Guild announces that Regina, Saskatchewan author, Marie Powell is the Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence The SWG is pleased to announce Marie Powell as our Virtual Writer-in-Residence for February 1- April 30, 2023. Marie's adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in her award-winning medieval fantasy series Last of … Continue reading The Saskatchewan Writers Guild’s Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence
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
Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
One of "the greatest writers to ever use the English language" William Shakespeare... everyone knows him and yet, little is truly known about the man himself. The world's most famous playwright, having works in various genres from historical to comedy, this poet remains a mystery even now. Even centuries after his death, conspiracy theories thrive. … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
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
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