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Do you need a comma with ‘so’?

If ‘so’ means ‘therefore’ — YES. If ‘so’ means ‘so that’ — NO. And why am I sharing this post? Well, three reasons: To share this tip far and wide. Feel confident about the placement of this comma – Share this post so others can learn from it too. To let you know I shareContinue reading “Do you need a comma with ‘so’?”

What’s the difference between an antagonist and a villain?

🔥 Antagonist or Villain: two words for the same thing? Christopher Vogler doesn’t think so. In The Writer’s Journey, he explores the distinct dynamics between a hero and an antagonist versus a hero and a villain: “Antagonists and heroes in conflict are like horses in a team pulling in different directions, while villains and heroesContinue reading “What’s the difference between an antagonist and a villain?”