Here’s another mini-lesson on how commas can actually change the meanings of words/phrases. For example, the same words can mean either for the best or also fair/lawful, depending on whether or not there’s a comma involved:
“The king’s ruling on the matter was swift. It was just, as well.”
“It was just as well that none of the nobles tried to argue with him.”
(I’m making an effort not to over-explain, but if you have questions about how this works, please ask.)
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For several years, I’ve been putting my uncanny knack for grammar and punctuation, along with an eclectic mental collection of facts, to good use as a Wielder of the Red Pen of Doom (editor).
I'm physically disabled, and I currently live with my smugly good-looking twin Paul, who writes military science fiction and refuses to talk about his military service because he can’t. Sometimes Paul and I collaborate on stories, and sometimes I just edit whatever he writes. It's worked out rather well so far.
My list of non-writing-related jobs from the past includes librarian, art model, high school teacher, science lab gofer… Although I have no spouse or offspring to tell you about, I do have eight cats. I currently spend my time blogging, reading, editing, and fending off cats who like my desk better than my twin’s.
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