
There are three marks that go at the end of sentences: periods, question marks, and exclamation points.
In which we discover why we need that last dratted comma, along with the word "and," when we are listing items in our sentences.
We look at commas. We look at small conjunctions. We look at both of those things, and we look at how to use them to tie two sentences together.
When you have a sentence that needs to have parenthetical info add, because sentences can often benefit from added info, you set the parenthetical phrase apart with a pair of commas.
In which we finish out the comma lectures by talking about fun, fascinating coordinating adjectives, and super duper cumulative adjectives. We are having a good time, not a dull time. Let's be clear on this.
For one thing, semicolons can stick two related sentences together; they don't need conjunctions the way commas do.
Not many people know where colons go: after complete sentences and before lists and other information that clarifies or explains the sentence that came before.
Add some voice to your writing (you might add in some wandering thoughts or insightful commentary) by adding in dashes--brilliant idea!--and parentheses.
How many spaces come come before and after and in between? How many dots are there in an ellipsis? Watch this lecture to find out the fascinating answers to these questions , , , and more.
I've got an idea that you'll want t watch this lecture if you don't know the difference between the mouse's cheese and the mice's cheese.
"The time has come," the Walrus said, "to talk of many things . . . " Learn, in this lecture, how to quote others.
Do you struggle with knowing where to put commas and colons and exclamation points? Do you get fewer "opens" on your marketing emails than you'd like? Do you worry about people on Facebook thinking you're stupid because of punctuation mistakes?
If you've ever worried because your punctuation is not all that great, then this course is perfect for you. There are loads of examples to study, clear instructions (Sally struggled with this herself, so she teaches it without all the fancy jargon that only makes your head want to explode), and plenty of downloadable cheat sheets, as well as quizzes to help you grasp what you're learning.
Sally has over 1300 satisfied students on Udemy so come on in and let her help you with your punctuation.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING about this course:
Sally takes a subject that at best seems daunting (at worst, insanely boring) and makes it accessible--meaningful, even.~ Abby
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This course is a great resource for punctuation rules whether you struggle with punctuation or just need a review. ~ Cheryl
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. . . a great alternative to Strunk & White's "Elements of Style". ~ Becky
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Ms. Apokedak . . . manages to make the learning fun ~ Debbie
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. . . a fantastic overview for those who are new to English or those of us who've forgotten a little over the years. ~ Hannah
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And here's what some have said about Sally's conference classes, retreats, and online courses:
. . . thank you again for a fabulous weekend. I left encouraged and energized . . . It was a wise investment and fun.
~ Jean Wilund
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Sally,
We had so many wonderful comments about you and your class on our evaluations. We hope you'll be able to join us again next summer.
Blessings, Lindy Jacobs, OCW Summer Conference Director
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Hello Sally,
I hope you realize how much wisdom and knowledge you imparted during your time at the wik13 conference in Birmingham. . . .
~ Heather L. Montgomery Assistant Regional Advisor Southern Breeze SCBWI
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Thank you for your incredible class. It was a valuable, valuable learning experience. . . .
~ Kimberly
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Thank you so much. I got a lot out of the class and it gave me a lot to think about. I'm grateful for all the feedback.
~ Christie
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Thank you so much for your feedback . . . throughout the course. I appreciated how much you know about this field and your willingness to share your expertise.
~ Sandy
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In Sally's video lectures, she made me think about writing like I hadn't before, especially the weeks about voice and theme.
~ Margo
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What this course promises:
To teach you how to use punctuation so you can write blog posts, emails, marketing copy--whatever you write--in a more interesting and compelling way.
What this course does not promise:
That it will be fast and easy: the course is fast and easy, but these punctuation skills will only become second nature to you as you use them. And that takes time and practice.
The great news is that you have a lifetime membership to this course, so you'll have easy access, forever, to the lessons and the examples of proper punctuation.
Some questions this course answers: