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Author Archives: Russell Harper

Orange slices separated by comma

Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences

Most writers and editors learn not to join (or splice) two independent clauses with a comma alone. . . .

April 16, 2019 in Fiction+.

Hi Everyone! It’s Me, the New Q&A and Shop Talk Editor

Okay, now that I’ve introduced myself, let’s talk about that headline up there. If you’re like me and edit or proofread for a living, you’ve probably noticed that something about it isn’t quite right. . . .

January 15, 2019 in Editor’s Corner.

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