[,] Comma: (1) Use a comma to separate a main clause from an introductory clause. (Because the course was difficult, the student sought the help of a tutor.)
(2) Use a comma to separate the reader’s name or other words that interrupt the main clause. (Itis my understanding, Mr. Hopkins, that the position will be available [...]
Once upon a time there was a town, which held a very special treasure: a legendary silver key, known for its great power to grant happiness, wealth and success. A Wanderer traveled for many years, across many lands, in search of the silver key.
Finally, one day, his journey led him to a Child who [...]
The following short story is based on the proposals to allow FBI greater freedom to investigate individuals in the hopes of preventing future terrorist acts. Just food for thought.
The Wanderer
Once upon a time there was a town, nestled at the base of a purple mountain, near a blue stream and a field of green grass [...]
Punctuation was used to give clues to the orator on places to pause and when a thought was complete. Over the years writers have used punctuation to make their messages especially clear to their readers. For the most part writers have agreed to follow “rules” for punctuation usage because the rules have proven effective in [...]
I think art is meant to convey meaning. It is a channel of communication from the artist, whether painter or poet, to the audience. It is “good” if it conveys a mood or feeling and “bad” if it doesn’t connect emotionally. Meter, measure, rhyme and rhythm are just tools for the poet, and not the [...]
As a reader, I like books that inspire me, make me think about the world in a different way or even surprise me with a clever turn of events.
I read a lot of new age, motivational, non fiction, which I find very inspirational. But, I’ve even found powerful, spiritual insights in the most unlikely of [...]
I just finished my first novel, “Shades of Betrayal”, and felt a rush of giddy excitement at the prospect of being a REAL writer. I had a vague idea that I would need an agent, so I went to a search engine and typed: “Literary Agents”. My search returned thousands upon thousands of results, and [...]
When I decided to write a murder mystery; with my main characters as the investigators, I had a few problems to overcome:
I have never been murdered
I have never committed a murder
I have never investigated a murder
I have never known anyone who has been murdered, committed a murder nor investigated a murder
I’m sure, as a writer, [...]
When my daughter began to play the clarinet, most of the notes she played were painfully off key. Soon the notes were more or less correct, but the melody was lacking as she took long pauses to place her fingers. As she practiced, she was able to play a few simple tunes, with only two [...]
You have invested a great deal into your writing: time, attention, your heart and soul, maybe even a few tears, and now you’re considering investing even more: your cold hard cash. Rather than accepting “No” as an answer to your dream of being published, you have decided to publish your book yourself. Before you put [...]
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