tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post4082076257452670306..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Social Media Monday—Don’t let Bad Grammar Wreck Your Blog Traffic!Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21018652773338381102013-01-16T16:39:03.678-05:002013-01-16T16:39:03.678-05:00Ellen, using two hyphens is another way of formatt...Ellen, using two hyphens is another way of formatting an em dash. It's the same thing. Thanks for stopping by! Blessings. EdieEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-16827365228836076782013-01-16T12:23:38.738-05:002013-01-16T12:23:38.738-05:00Edie,
What is the difference between using an em d...Edie,<br />What is the difference between using an em dash and using 2 hyphens to separate things that are connected? That are connected,for example, by a word and its definition?Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28993630237646022282013-01-15T18:37:24.120-05:002013-01-15T18:37:24.120-05:00Thanks for the good information. There are so many...Thanks for the good information. There are so many changes in this new century with "bloggerformation." I've noticed that so many bloggers interchange "I" with "me" such as "He saw Mary and I." Thanks again for sharing your wisdom.Marjorie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921305674139662221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43097206283973470242013-01-14T22:25:06.123-05:002013-01-14T22:25:06.123-05:00Edie, thanks for the tips! I know that I use the d...Edie, thanks for the tips! I know that I use the dashes and hyphens in the wrong context. The main reason though is that I don't know how in blogger to make the m- and n- symbols. And as far as misspelled words, I try my best not to have them...but I know I do! Thanks for giving me grace when it comes to that! Love you!Jamie Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137889974210281622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-16739678890459466532013-01-14T17:59:41.386-05:002013-01-14T17:59:41.386-05:00Melissa, I love your blog and the tone you take. I...Melissa, I love your blog and the tone you take. I wouldn't change a thing! As long as the sentences are clear, I thing we're okay with taking some liberties. I don't think I've ever seen even a misspelled word or misplaced comma on your site! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-91417276540128296192013-01-14T17:58:10.835-05:002013-01-14T17:58:10.835-05:00Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, EThanks for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46231105115245248292013-01-14T17:57:48.661-05:002013-01-14T17:57:48.661-05:00Kim, I'm so glad you've found this helpful...Kim, I'm so glad you've found this helpful. Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54856819877455156212013-01-14T17:04:31.027-05:002013-01-14T17:04:31.027-05:00This is awesome, Edie. Like Pat said, I think I...This is awesome, Edie. Like Pat said, I think I've been interchanging en and em dashes. Oops! Great reminders. I take a very conversational tone on my blog, so long sentences and overuse of ellipses are something I need to keep an eye on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37444620501942243852013-01-14T16:48:52.378-05:002013-01-14T16:48:52.378-05:00Thanks, Edie! This is one of those posts that I ne...Thanks, Edie! This is one of those posts that I need, being such a great grammar guru...LOL!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555114982961724400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68950581283679659172013-01-14T09:30:36.113-05:002013-01-14T09:30:36.113-05:00Good information, Edie. I need a notecard on my de...Good information, Edie. I need a notecard on my desk telling the difference between dashes, hyphens and ellipsis. Maybe I'll get those straight one day. S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-59467798236112270252013-01-14T08:45:58.785-05:002013-01-14T08:45:58.785-05:00Pat, I hate misspelled words, too. And I have to b...Pat, I hate misspelled words, too. And I have to be really careful with my blog posts because I'm awful at spelling! I agonized over this post because I was calling out grammar mistakes and was terrified I'd have some in here. <br /><br />If you (or anyone else) sees a mistake in any of my posts please don't hesitate to let me know. I consider it a kindness!<br /><br />As far as those captcha things, I hate those as well. Most sites don't need them at all. But when a site reaches a certain readership it's the only way to keep the spammers out. I'm avoiding it as long as possible, <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11570638183861696772013-01-14T08:41:57.694-05:002013-01-14T08:41:57.694-05:00You're so right about the all those. I'm a...You're so right about the all those. I'm a little more forgiving when I read a blog post, but if it has too many errors—or always has errors—I move on. Thanks for stopping by! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21195938543095871632013-01-14T08:12:21.897-05:002013-01-14T08:12:21.897-05:00Misspelled words catch my attention. Thanks for th...Misspelled words catch my attention. Thanks for the information on dashes. I've been making en dashes when I thought I was making em dashes. They do look almost identical with my bad eyes. lol And speaking of bad eyes...something that makes the difference on whether I leave a comment or not: those little boxes where you have to type in what you see. I usually end up going through two or three different codes and sometimes I just decide not to leave a comment.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-71626491002358675532013-01-14T07:50:09.645-05:002013-01-14T07:50:09.645-05:00Weighing in as an editor, some other irritating ab...Weighing in as an editor, some other irritating abuses are: too many adverbs, run-on sentences, and too much or not enough information.<br />Adverbs can typically be deleted by using a stronger verb. <br />Run-on sentences need to be broken down into two or three simple sentences, which will get a point across much clearer. Sometimes, adding a conjunction like "and" will fix the issue.<br />I often read paragraphs that will have a sentence that doesn't belong in it. It's as if the author threw in a side thought, thinking it might clarify something they were talking about. It doesn't. It stops the reader, who has to figure out what the writer is talking about.<br /><br />Just my two cents... ;) Alycia Moraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437645525024387418noreply@blogger.com