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Apparently some in the writing community think semicolons have no place in fiction. But all punctuation has a purpose and can be put to use in novels and short stories.
Continue reading Punctuation in Fiction—Are There Prohibitions? »
Even though it’s often ignored, the semicolon has important uses that other punctuation marks can’t handle. Learn where and where not to use the semicolon.
Continue reading Don’t Fear the Semicolon—It’s a Useful Writing Tool »
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