(I’m posting this now because Thursday September 8th is also International Literacy Day. National Ampersand Day is celebrated on September 8th every year to acknowledge this terrific little symbol. Its creation has been attributed to individuals from Roman orator Cicero’s secretary Tiro to 19th century French physicist and mathematician Andre-Marie […]
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Commas, whether by omission (as in our cartoon) or their presence, can change the meaning of a sentence. If a comma was inserted before the word “children,” grandma would be calling them to eat dinner rather than chasing them down for her own dining experience! Following are some humorous examples […]
What does a copy editor do? A copy editor works behind the scenes to make an author’s words shine, while still maintaining the author’s voice or style. By offering advice, comments and even encouragement, editors help writers polish their writing for publication. The English language is complex, borrowing words from […]