Candace Osmond studied Advanced Writing & Editing Essentials at MHC. She’s been an International and USA TODAY Bestselling Author for over a decade. And she’s worked as an Editor for several mid-sized publications. Candace has a keen eye for content editing and a high degree of expertise in Fiction.
You’ve probably asked yourself while writing an essay: Should I italicize a play title or enclose it in quotation marks? What about a song title? Don’t feel guilty for not knowing the rules for quotation marks or italics in titles. Even the most experienced writers have the same problem. I’ll …
A semicolon indicates two closely related statements, but which words can you use after a semicolon? Can you use the conjunctions “and” or “but”? This breakdown will show you everything you should know about correct semicolon placement with examples. Learn the conjunctions, adverbs, and transitional phrases you can and cannot …
Many English writers get confused about the English guidelines on quoting within a quote. Where should you place the single quotes? When do we use the double quotes? Let’s discuss the basic rules on how to quote a quote. I also shared some sentence examples that will help you understand …
We need quotation marks to quote other people, imply double meanings, and show titles. But is the beginning of a quote capitalized In this guide, I’ll help you enhance your understanding of capitalization in quotes. Keep reading to learn how to use quotation marks in mid-sentences and how to change …
Three punctuation marks with similar functions include the colon, semicolon, and em dash. We use these symbols to separate a part of a sentence to communicate a clearer message. This article shows the difference between a colon vs. semicolon vs. dash in terms of usage. We’ll also study some examples …
As a kid, your parents and teachers have taught you to say “thank you” to show politeness. Now that you’re an adult, you might wonder how to write it correctly. Do you have to use a comma after “thank you”? Read on to learn when to put a comma when …
Introductory phrases add color to the rest of your sentence for additional context. Some types of introductory phrases include prepositional and participial phrases. But what are introductory phrases? How do they differ from introductory clauses? Should we put a comma after an introductory phrase? Learn these tips for using commas …
Many English writers get confused about showing the possessive form of Chris, Alexis, Travis, and other names ending in S. I’ll show you how to deal with apostrophes with names ending in S. Learn how to create the possessive form of proper nouns ending in S, from biblical names to …
Apostrophe rules are not as confusing as you think. Once you know the fundamental guidelines on their placement, you’ll be able to answer, where should the apostrophe go? Keep reading to learn when to put an apostrophe before s. I also provided examples of how to use the apostrophe and …
What is a copy editor? How do they differ from a copywriter? Only a few content people and publishers know the difference between copywriting vs. copy editing. This guide explores the diverse job descriptions, tasks, and required skills of a copywriter and copy editor. Find out which profession suits you. …
