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By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:50:02 +0000

Jenn- (Blushes ackwardly and bows head in shame) I am a great writer when I sit down and apply myself. My knowledge of the English language has greatly assisted me in learning foreign languages. I just get real slack when I blog and leave comments. Thank You, you’ve reminded me that I am still making an impression (however small or big it may be) when I do these tasks.

By: Bill Brohaugh

Bill Brohaugh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:16:21 +0000

Big question, Jenn (and thanks for the kind words). The key, which you’ve identified, is to write for the audience, toward what communicates most efficiently and what communicates to the reader without distraction. You can be lax in interpersonal communication with a receptive and understanding audience, but the best way to control appropriately “lax” communication is to first master rigid and precise communication. In other words, learn the rules so you know how and when to break them.

Which is why I say “Don’t start a sentence with a comma. Except for sometimes.”

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:07:23 +0000

Um, O.K., are you refering to writing in general, blogging, comments; or what? I ask because the only time I use good puncuation and spelling is on a paper for one of my classes! I love your blog, I read your post about once a week or so.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:36:57 +0000

We had to study Virgules in our high school Latin class. Arduum sane munus

By: SoupAddict Karen

SoupAddict Karen — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:08:55 +0000

“Quotation marks do not shout.”

Indeed not. We’ve learned from a certain evil being that asterisks apparently indicate shouting. As in, don’t *shout* at me.

“Cheer the beauty of ellipses.” Thank you for that sentiment, as it is my favorite punctuation mark *ever.*

By: JohnnyB

JohnnyB — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:37:13 +0000

This is my favorite period of the year.