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Craft of Writing

Single Quotes: Why They Exist and When to Use ‘Em

What's the point of single quotation marks? Why do some authors seem to use them constantly and others only use them every now and then? It's not just a style choice; there are actual rules at play. And we're about to tell you everything you need to know.

Abi Wurdeman · Jun 2, 2026
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Craft of Writing

What is the Oxford Comma (And Where Do You Use It?)

There isn't a more controversial piece of punctuation in the world than the Oxford comma. But what is this comma and how do we use it? Find out in this article!

Doug Landsborough · Apr 20, 2023
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Craft of Writing

"What are dialogue tags?" you ask.

Dialogue tags are a fundamental part of writing, but they can be tough to wrap your brain around. In this article, we make you a dialogue tag expert!

Doug Landsborough · Apr 20, 2023
Punctuation Basics - A Beginner's Guide
Craft of Writing

Punctuation Basics - A Beginner's Guide

Writing with proper punctuation can feel like the hardest part of writing. Don't worry, we've made a Beginner's Guide to Punctuation to help!

Doug Landsborough · Oct 14, 2021
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