The ampersand is friend to punctuation lovers, store owners with limited signboard space, and lazy people who can’t take the time to spell out “and” – for “and” is the meaning of this symbol, widely recognized visually but not always identified by name. Interestingly, the ampersand is a conjunction of the letters “e” and “t,” […]
How to use punctuation with conjunctions?
Using punctuation in writing can be very confusing, especially in longer sentences that also include lists of items. This article will attempt to make this issue that so many inexperienced writers struggle with somewhat easier by presenting some rules and examples of correct usage of punctuation with conjunctions. Most commonly used punctuation is certainly a […]
What is copyediting?
Copy-editing (known as sub-editing on UK newspapers and magazines) is a vital process in the preparation of a text for publication. Even most experienced writers make mistakes, especially when working to a tight deadline, so the copy-editor’s job is to make sure that a text is readable, accurate and ready for publication, weeding out any […]