Even if you don’t think of yourself as a writer, if you’re writing on Substack, you’re a Substack writer. And that means knowing punctuation. More on this soon...
Ok the real test is, who knows the different uses of an em dash vs an en dash? Points for that one!
Sarah, I'd like to join your free Fridays first of the month, and I know it's coming up! Where do I find sign-in info? I think you said you would email, but I haven't received yet. Please let me know. 🙏🏼
I once worked in the development office of a prestigious liberal arts college. My job was to write the letters the college president sent to foundations, corporations, and major donors, requesting funding. If the college received five million dollars from the National Science Foundation, it was because I knew how to use a semicolon.
My skills have declined since then. Your book, “Pathological” (double quotation marks? Single? Why can’t I use links in replies on Notes?) is my new guidebook.
This video makes me so happy. In my last post, I shared a link from McSweeney's about the "top punctuation ratings," and several readers have contacted me this week to share their feelings about the semi-colon. Such a polarizing topic! I believe every type of punctuation has its place somewhere. I'm delighted to see that others share my passion. I have a big silly smile on my face right now. Thank you, Sarah!
Learning the punctuation as we speak! It differs from the Finnish way so I always throw my posts to ChatGPT for proof reading. And I'm always, ALWAYS, stunned by the results. Comma here, comma there. 😮💨😁
I’m OK with commas and even; but I’ve learned not to use too many! I don’t want to look hysterical.
Ok the real test is, who knows the different uses of an em dash vs an en dash? Points for that one!
Sarah, I'd like to join your free Fridays first of the month, and I know it's coming up! Where do I find sign-in info? I think you said you would email, but I haven't received yet. Please let me know. 🙏🏼
Grammar is magic! People look at me weird when I say this, but it’s TRUE. ✨
Such magic!
Semicolons unite! I love them!
So many em-dash lovers! It's special times like this when you really know you've found your people.
Haha! This gave me a chuckle!
I once worked in the development office of a prestigious liberal arts college. My job was to write the letters the college president sent to foundations, corporations, and major donors, requesting funding. If the college received five million dollars from the National Science Foundation, it was because I knew how to use a semicolon.
My skills have declined since then. Your book, “Pathological” (double quotation marks? Single? Why can’t I use links in replies on Notes?) is my new guidebook.
Punctuation is life.
So wonderful. And thank you!
I’m learning so much from you.🙏
This video makes me so happy. In my last post, I shared a link from McSweeney's about the "top punctuation ratings," and several readers have contacted me this week to share their feelings about the semi-colon. Such a polarizing topic! I believe every type of punctuation has its place somewhere. I'm delighted to see that others share my passion. I have a big silly smile on my face right now. Thank you, Sarah!
Punctuation talk can get feisty.
Learning the punctuation as we speak! It differs from the Finnish way so I always throw my posts to ChatGPT for proof reading. And I'm always, ALWAYS, stunned by the results. Comma here, comma there. 😮💨😁
How I love this!
I love "are you joshing me? No, not afraid." I love an m-dash. My absolute favorite.
I love it too!
Love a comma—but the em dash is where it’s at! 😍
Yes! The semi-colon, need I say more.
Love this concept! Personally, I'm a fan of the em dash — so flexible and clean! Just visually all the yes.
Me too!!
That's my favorite!
I'm a little crazy when it comes to punctuation; I am strange in a way that I have to check even my text messages for grammar and punctuation.
I Can’t send one without checking as well.
Me too! It feels very reckless to send a text with a missing period and capital letter, which is something so many are more than happy to do!
I LOVE people who aren't afraid of semi-colons. But personally, I'm partial to em-dashes.
I'm a dash-er too! Nice to meet you!
I just used the “EN” word to get points in Scrabble. 😜
We definitely need T-shirts!
I love this so much.