Punctuation! Writing Class with Allegory Editing

Allegory Editingis a developmental editing house with decades of experience in the business of language and stories. We are driven by a simple mission: support writers. In addition to assisting writers with developing their manuscripts, we also provide one-on-one coaching and group workshops on the craft of writing and maneuvering through the publishing industry.

Allegory Editing

Learn to use punctuation like a professional editor. Take your manuscript to the next level.

Writing Classes (livestreamed)

Our monthly, livestream workshops are presented by Allegory’s talented team of editors and cover various topic on writing craft and the business of writing.

Class Details: Punctuation! For some writers, it’s a joy, while for others, it’s a bad dream on repeat. Correct punctuation gives our writing clarity and precision; it adds emphasis where we most need it; and it helps with the pace, complexity, and variety of our sentences. In its most basic role, punctuation serves as a road sign for a reader, and it mirrors the rhythms of speech, making our writing easy on the eyes and ears.With so many rules to follow, punctuation can be a challenging step for even the most experienced writers. Additionally, some punctuation rules are intentionally broken in the name of style. What’s a writer to do? Join Amy Cecil Holm, Allegory Editing copy editor and proofreader, for a discussion on the joys and perils of punctuation. We’ll look at how to effectively use commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes to enhance writing style and make a final draft sparkle, ready to catch the attention of agents, editors, and readers.Presenter Bio: As a copy editor and proofreader, Amy draws upon decades of teaching college English to help authors polish their prose. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in creative writing and has worked as a journalist, technical writer, and educator. Over her nearly thirty-year career, Amy has taught courses in English composition, literature, creative writing, journalistic writing, business writing, and developmental reading, among others. She has a keen understanding of grammar, punctuation, and diction and uses her careful attention to detail to help prepare manuscripts for submission and publication.Event Info: In addition to the live and interactive event, this event will also be recorded and made available to participants.Accessibility: Live, auto-transcription will be available. For ASL interpretation or other accommodation requests, please email andrea@allegoryediting.com