tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post1088406623392511245..comments2023-10-30T09:45:16.159-06:00Comments on Writing on the Wall: Writer's Toolbox: The SemicolonPrecision Editing Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17054725687044240043noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-5062051904867096302008-04-07T20:19:00.000-06:002008-04-07T20:19:00.000-06:00But let me add that I printed this blog out and ad...But let me add that I printed this blog out and added it to my important stuff folder I keep on my writing desk. I've always been a little intimidated by semicolons. Although I've never met an em-dash I didn't like.J Scott Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151922526673687869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-24164698311933280562008-04-07T11:41:00.000-06:002008-04-07T11:41:00.000-06:00Duly noted and corrected, Jeff.Duly noted and corrected, Jeff.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-10331116925265601872008-04-07T11:02:00.000-06:002008-04-07T11:02:00.000-06:00Annette,I think it was the line you put after the ...Annette,<BR/><BR/>I think it was the line you put after the example, "Replace that colon with a semicolon, and you're good to go," that makes it confusing. You do have a semi-colon in the sentance already.J Scott Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151922526673687869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-62058743815975744852008-04-03T16:01:00.000-06:002008-04-03T16:01:00.000-06:00And then there are us who write computer code for ...And then there are us who write computer code for our day job, and <B>every single statement</B> ends with a semicolon.<BR/><BR/>I know where the semicolon is, and my finger goes to it automatically when programming. I'll have to check my MS and see if I automatically use it in my writing as well.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369952902975144773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-37319264071188463122008-04-03T10:33:00.000-06:002008-04-03T10:33:00.000-06:00Karlene,The example was of what NOT to do with a s...Karlene,<BR/>The example was of what NOT to do with a semicolon--so yes, a colon would be correct. That was my point, whether I made it very clearly or not. :)Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-16760354521743006292008-04-02T19:37:00.000-06:002008-04-02T19:37:00.000-06:00Thanks for the examples and reminders. I like that...Thanks for the examples and reminders. I like that rule, both side must be able to stand alone.Rachelle Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-53895919991096985072008-04-02T18:19:00.000-06:002008-04-02T18:19:00.000-06:00I love semicolons too--but I don't often use them ...I love semicolons too--but I don't often use them in dialog. I'm more likely to use the em dash there.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I think you mixed up your first example. You have a semicolon in the example, but it should be a colon. Right? (I'm sure it was just a typo.)Karlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771306878095218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-43529856629030039602008-04-02T15:54:00.000-06:002008-04-02T15:54:00.000-06:00i love a semicolon. Madelaine L'engle loved them t...i love a semicolon. Madelaine L'engle loved them to. We're in good companyJulie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.com