Denise and Louise explain what a comma splice is, why you should usually avoid it, and how it can add clarity. Listen to find out more about:What a comma splice is Commas, lists and why splices confuse readers When editing out comma splices would spoil rhythm Anaphora

Editing bitesThe Emotional Craft of Fiction, Donald Maass The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, 3rd ed., David Crystal

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