Tag: apostrophe

Editing, Fiction Writing, Grammar & Punctuation

by Lisa • May 16, 2022 • 0 Comments

I used to think that the same punctuation rules applied no matter what you were writing. But I was wrong: there are four major editing styles, and each one has its own rules.

by Lisa • February 19, 2015 • 0 Comments

What is the purpose of this troublesome and often misused punctuation mark? The apostrophe has two purposes: to show possession and to indicate missing letters. In certain instances, it is also used to clear up confusion when making plurals. The photo to the right made me cringe, and it shows that apostrophe misuse is worldwide.…