To Comma or Not to Comma

Why do commas have so many rules? does the period go before or after the quotation mark? how do i use an ellipsis? when is it appropriate to use a dash? what is an "en" dash anyway? is a semicolon much different from a colon? would it be better to use parentheses or a dash in this sentence? are there gray areas where there really is no rule? find out the answers to these and all your other punctuation questions in to comma or not to comma, the latest grammar book from bestselling amazon author arlene miller, the grammar diva. from apostrophes to semicolons, this little guide will explain, in easy-to-understand language and examples, what to do with all those little marks that make your writing clear and readable. includes "quizlets," a final test, a quick guide to commas, an answer key, and a glossary of grammar terminology. great for high school and college students, homeschoolers, authors, professionals, and anyone who needs to write or teaches others how to write. review "an incredible book on punctuation. a great resource for any writer attempting to guide their reader with the proper road signs (punctuation). loved it!" jonas saul, author of the sarah roberts series"arlene miller's book to comma or not to comma provides us with an easy-toread, sometimes humorous, and very valuable handbook for those pesky grammatical and punctuation questions that pop up when writing. although i'm generally pretty good at navigating the rules, there were many places in reading the book that i was surprised, or grateful, to understand the rule or the reasoning behind it</br>or i learned something completely new. thank you, arlene, for "comma-ing" to our rescue!" becky parker geist, owner of pro audio voices (audiobook production), president of bay area independent publishers assn."arlene miller's entertaining and educational book to comma or not to comma will make you your neighborhood's (and possibly, your entire town's) comma expert. a must for a literate person's bookshelf!" linda jay, book editor and public relations writer"there's no need to be scared anymore about punctuation. in this short book, arlene miller tells you what you need to know and makes it easy." andy ross, literary agent"from periods and exclamation marks to en dashes and interrobangs, this book explains it all with wit and precision." evelyn elwell uyemura, professor, humanities division, el camino community college and author of pronunciation celebration"as a writer of historical fiction, i sometimes lose track of the fundamentals of the english language. with english usage constantly changing, it has been essential to have one or more of arlene miller's books on grammar in my arsenal of reference books. to comma or not to comma? the best little punctuation book ever! will not disappoint. it is written with precision and humor and will always have a place on my bookshelf. they don't call arlene miller 'the grammar divafor nothing!" marilyn campbell, author of trains to concordia and a train to nowhere"an invaluable book for writers at any stage in their careers. it is a thorough and detailed guide about punctuation, done in a clear, concise, and fun way. this book will help us write better books, and also blogs, articles, letters, emails, and any written communication." brian jud, author of 14 books (including how to make real money selling books) and the executive director of the association of publishers for special sales"i learned so much from to comma or not to comma. there were rules i thought i knew, but arlene showed me that i was doing it all wrong. i was completely messing up elliptical phrases and question marks with quote marks. thanks to arlene, i have a new tool to share with my writer community. a great resource." amy collins, new shelves books arlene miller, the grammar diva, is a bestselling amazon author of ten grammar books, a self-publishing book, and a n