tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post26764778171672945..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: The Business Basics for Today’s Writer—Part Three—More on Document Formatting & Common MistakesEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35439726305255239222013-05-10T01:21:36.818-04:002013-05-10T01:21:36.818-04:00I need to print this list and keep it on my desk. ...I need to print this list and keep it on my desk. Thanks, Edie. S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58027055766858342722013-05-09T19:31:16.359-04:002013-05-09T19:31:16.359-04:00I am fine with most of it, but hyphens, en dashes ...I am fine with most of it, but hyphens, en dashes and em dashes throw me. Charles W. Shorthttp://www.facebook.com/AuthorCharlesWShortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78983414511109579812013-05-09T16:24:25.874-04:002013-05-09T16:24:25.874-04:00Even though my first reaction is to crawl in a hol...Even though my first reaction is to crawl in a hole, I always appreciate these helpful posts, Edie.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38653198589960471462013-05-09T15:21:34.549-04:002013-05-09T15:21:34.549-04:00Ellen, you use a comma in that instance. As far as...Ellen, you use a comma in that instance. As far as a semi-colon, I try to never use them. A lot of times, editors will have you reword the sentence to avoid using them. They're just not a very popular punctuation mark any more. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-69479728484407793552013-05-09T15:19:37.317-04:002013-05-09T15:19:37.317-04:00Jamie, here's the link: https://www.apstyleboo...Jamie, here's the link: https://www.apstylebook.com/?gclid=COTVhdHeibcCFQTd4AodhlcApA. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76489819473020391782013-05-09T15:09:05.528-04:002013-05-09T15:09:05.528-04:00Edie, I read in a previous comment that you could ...Edie, I read in a previous comment that you could get the AP manual online. Where would I go to get it and how much? Love you!Jamie Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137889974210281622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88912960370270772922013-05-09T14:51:23.019-04:002013-05-09T14:51:23.019-04:00Thanks for all these tips, Edie. I have a question...Thanks for all these tips, Edie. I have a question. You've said (if I'm interpretating this right)that if you have a compound sentence and the second part could stand alone, you should use a comma between them. I thought a semi-colon was used. When do you use the semi-colon? Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4741537924454237942013-05-09T14:21:14.063-04:002013-05-09T14:21:14.063-04:00Pat, AP is used with Internet writing and periodic...Pat, AP is used with Internet writing and periodicals, like magazines. CMOS is for books. This is a general rule of thumb, so there are exceptions. But the important thing is to be consistent. Thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78075407915106441032013-05-09T14:19:54.176-04:002013-05-09T14:19:54.176-04:00Jeanne, I'm so glad this is helping! thanks so...Jeanne, I'm so glad this is helping! thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68214411785558213802013-05-09T13:47:54.006-04:002013-05-09T13:47:54.006-04:00Hi Edie. Is AP preferred over Chicago Manual of St...Hi Edie. Is AP preferred over Chicago Manual of Style? When I have a question I usually go to CMOS. Should I be using AP?Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80243527548174527372013-05-09T13:13:59.172-04:002013-05-09T13:13:59.172-04:00Edie, I loved this. I just switched to a Mac at Ch...Edie, I loved this. I just switched to a Mac at Christmas, and I was frustrated because I couldn't make a one-line em-dash. You solved my dilemma, thanks! I also appreciated the other formatting info you shared too. <br /><br />I'm learning so much from you. Thanks for that!Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36681100314015253502013-05-09T12:43:45.341-04:002013-05-09T12:43:45.341-04:00Sally, I would not use air quotes. Using liked in ...Sally, I would not use air quotes. Using liked in this manner is a common verb now. Sometimes I will italicize it or use all caps, if I don't think my audience will understand what I'm saying. I hope this helps! Blessings, E<br />Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61975046870056797462013-05-09T11:30:25.823-04:002013-05-09T11:30:25.823-04:00Great post, Edie. I've got a question. I recen...Great post, Edie. I've got a question. I recently wrote this line: Have you ever "liked" something on facebook knowing God does not like it? <br />Are those air quotes okay or should I delete them? Sally Mathenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714597631578160195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-67160161497914157102013-05-09T11:15:47.464-04:002013-05-09T11:15:47.464-04:00Tarissa, find/replace has become my best friend! T...Tarissa, find/replace has become my best friend! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35768292167968659092013-05-09T10:55:17.750-04:002013-05-09T10:55:17.750-04:00Darien, the two-space habit was very hard for me t...Darien, the two-space habit was very hard for me to break! I learned to type on a typewriter as well. I'm so glad you're finding this series helpful, Blessings, E<br />Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4683122366894879092013-05-09T10:52:09.629-04:002013-05-09T10:52:09.629-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by!Thanks so much for stopping by!Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31338689911740637052013-05-09T10:51:47.969-04:002013-05-09T10:51:47.969-04:00This is great! Thanks. I'd not heard about usi...This is great! Thanks. I'd not heard about using find/replace. This will be a great tool as I try and break the deeply ingrained two space habit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923783472120920316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35640404164752175842013-05-09T10:50:09.677-04:002013-05-09T10:50:09.677-04:00Vonda, we learned all these the hard way, didn'...Vonda, we learned all these the hard way, didn't we!Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74771561951819327662013-05-09T10:49:25.052-04:002013-05-09T10:49:25.052-04:00Erika, you can also subscribe to the AP Style Guid...Erika, you can also subscribe to the AP Style Guide online. That's always been my preference. I'm so glad you've found this post helpful! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24448418040937055182013-05-09T09:49:57.609-04:002013-05-09T09:49:57.609-04:00Thanks! I got loads of good info from this post an...Thanks! I got loads of good info from this post and am putting the AP Style Guide on my mother's day list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691477305023729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42553719204931673422013-05-09T08:49:54.713-04:002013-05-09T08:49:54.713-04:00Thanks for putting your effort into these lessons....Thanks for putting your effort into these lessons. I appreciate them. I know the two space thing is important, and I have been trying to change that habit this year. I learned to type on an old IBM selectric machine and the pattern became engrained. Thank goodness for search and replace!darienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09616890857046418510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52804440407688244952013-05-09T08:38:31.178-04:002013-05-09T08:38:31.178-04:00Thanks, Edie. This was very helpful. Thanks, Edie. This was very helpful. Crickett Keethhttp://www.crickettkeeth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14917230291082744072013-05-09T07:33:38.363-04:002013-05-09T07:33:38.363-04:00Edie, all of these tips are great. Thank you! I...Edie, all of these tips are great. Thank you! I've also been coached by my writer/husband to put my blog/chapter/whatever aside (especially if it's late and I'm tired) and read it in the morning. I can catch all kinds of errors with fresh eyes. Thanks for all of your teaching. It is a blessing to so many.Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433520113422863255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-90382303481541311422013-05-09T07:17:10.280-04:002013-05-09T07:17:10.280-04:00Great list, Edie. Following these guidelines will ...Great list, Edie. Following these guidelines will help writers create professional submissions. Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.com