Are you a dashaholic? It’s a thing, apparently. I’m more of a colon abuser myself: as if everything I write is so important it requires the colon’s drumroll effect. I’ve known more than a few comma ...

Looking through some students’ scripts on Wednesday, I discovered there is a need to revisit the issue of the uses of the hyphen (-) and dash (—). Many still find it difficult to differentiate between ...

"Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you’ve been to college," said Kurt ...