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July 12, 2022: Commas, Colons, and Semicolons—Oh My! A Punctuation Crash Course

June 23, 2022 By Jeremy Madsen

July 12: Commas, Colons, and Semicolons—Oh My! A Punctuation Crash Course

A discussion with freelance editor Brittany Passmore

Ever said you would use semicolons more if you could remember how to use them? Ever felt overwhelmed by all the comma rules? This punctuation crash course is here to save the day! Learn the basic rules surrounding semicolons, colons, em dashes, and commas as well as easy-to-remember tips that will make you more confident in how you make rhetorical choices with your punctuation.

Bio: Brittany Passmore is a freelance editor who specializes in developmental, substantive, and copy edits in fiction. She graduated from BYU with a BA in Editing and Publishing. She loves working with writers in every stage of the editing process and helping their stories reach their full potential. When she’s not editing, reading, or writing, Brittany enjoys being a stay-at-home mom, dabbling in her musical hobbies, practicing yoga, and playing board games with her family.

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