Grammar, punctuation, mechanics
Some of the basics, some of the nuance
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For writing that’s limp and lifeless, dense, dull, there are generally a constellation of issues to be addressed. But in discussions of writing so compromised, it’s most often passive voice that takes the blame.
Depending on what you’ve read, you might think you should always use this comma. But there are times when it’s optional, and times when you ought not to.
This is a quick wrap-up of the most common uses for commas. It’s not likely to be of much help to you if you’re just starting out. But if you’ve already studied commas, and most particularly if you’re familiar already with some of the grammatical terms . . .
Headline-style capping (sometimes called title caps, title case, or billboard-style capping) is often applied to major signposts in text. The titles of books, for example, and the chapters and sections within.
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