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Getting to know the em-dash

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Commas are common. A much more exciting—and often more appropriate—punctuation mark is the em-dash. I used it in the preceding sentence as an interjection, which is one of its main uses. It captures the attention of your readers much mores than a comma and indeed is becoming increasingly recognized as the appropriate punctuation in places where many may be tempted to use commas. Get to know the em-dash and give it a try!

This link provides a great explanation of the em-dash and how to use it.

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Welcome to Bright Horizon Books! We’re here to help you achieve your dream of becoming an author. On this page, we’ll provide tips from time to time on writing, getting your work published, and other relevant topics.