![]() The first rule of chapter two, rule number 12, talks about writing style. This writing style has allowed me to rephrase sentences on a page, and I’ve been able to use parenthetic expressions a lot more frequently, making my writing more concise and in turn, more authoritative. But I used to always use either ( ) or -, and never a comma. ![]() I feel they give added context to the writer’s meaning without the need for an entirely new sentence. Enclose parenthetic expressions between commasįirst up to bat is rule number three outlined in the first chapter. I wanted to share with you some of the key points I’ve learned from this book, and how it’s affected my writing. I recommend, if you’re serious about the craft, that you invest. It’s a book based on improving writing style, told in the most simplest of forms. There’s no fluff, no fancy tiptoeing, and definitely no waffle. Quite possibly, this is the best book about writing that there is. ![]() ![]() Credit: been re-reading ‘ The Elements of Style’ by William Strunk Jr. ![]()
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