Coma Splice Repeat Offender

As editing continues, and all writers here as well professors of English, this is common.  We want the elements of English to flow and express what we want our manuscripts to say. 

Comma splices are similar to run-on sentences, which join two independent clauses without any punctuation and without a conjunction such as and, but for, etc. Sometimes the two types of sentences are treated differently based on the presence or absence of a comma, but most writers consider the comma splice as a special type of run-on sentence.^[4] According to Garner's Modern English Usage:

[M]ost usage authorities accept comma splices when (1) the clauses are short and closely related, (2) there is no danger of a miscue, and (3) the context is informal [...] But even when all three criteria are met, some readers are likely to object.^[4]

Comma splices often arise when writers use conjunctive adverbs (such as furthermore, however, or moreover) to separate two independent clauses instead of using a coordinating conjunction.^[6]

In literature

Comma splices are also occasionally used in fiction, poetry, and other forms of literature to convey a particular mood or informal style. Some authors use commas to separate short clauses only.^[1] The comma splice is more commonly found in works from the 18th and 19th century, when written prose mimicked speech more closely.^[7]

Fowler's Modern English Usage describes the use of the comma splice by the authors Elizabeth Jolley and Iris Murdoch:

We are all accustomed to the … conjoined sentences that turn up from children or from our less literate friends… Curiously, this habit of writing comma-joined sentences is not uncommon in both older and present-day fiction. Modern examples: I have the bed still, it is in every way suitable for the old house where I live now (E. Jolley); Marcus … was of course already quite a famous man, Ludens had even heard of him from friends at Cambridge (I. Murdoch).^[8]

Journalist Oliver Kamm writes of novelist Jane Austen's use of the comma splice, "Tastes in punctuation are not constant. It makes no sense to accuse Jane Austen of incorrect use of the comma, as no one would have levelled this charge against her at the time. Her conventions of usage were not ours".^[7]

The author and journalist Lynne Truss writes in Eats, Shoots & Leaves that "so many highly respected writers observe the splice comma that a rather unfair rule emerges on this one: only do it if you're famous".^[9] Citing Samuel Beckett, E. M. Forster, and Somerset Maugham, she says: "Done knowingly by an established writer, the comma splice is effective, poetic, dashing. Done equally knowingly by people who are not published writers, it can look weak or presumptuous. Done ignorantly by ignorant people, it is awful".^[9]

Add some examples of Coma Splices, then correct them.    

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma_splice

Passive or Active Voice?

What do you think is more effective?

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Experience of Writing

Even as you write your manuscript, sometimes it's good to get off the familiar track and gather more experience.  Some say life experience is necessary to express it more besides just gathering research online or at the library to scope out for books to fine tune your craft.  You have to see it visually, physically and emotionally.

Each year in November my husband and I go on a retreat as he is a Tai Chi, Kung Fu black belt.  He is there when I have questions to bounce off of with scenes in my writing.  Many times it is just to have a change of scenery and take a break as parents to get some rest.  I barely have time for that, as when I am idle I have to stay busy regardless.   Florida has a way of taking one away from the normalcy. As I sat by the lake in Florida, listening to those squeaking ducks, I was taken away briefly as a writer and a mom to letting my thoughts drift
The retreat consists of fifty to sixty people who also like tai chi and push hands.  I watch them spar and practice with broadswords, tumble on the ground etc.  It is a good group, non trying to out spar each other.    As I watch, one lady inspired me as she was a fan of the writing field I prefer the most.  She was a bit of inspiration as I got her email and hope she returns next year, but it encouraged me to finish the troublesome chapter of the story I was working on for about three weeks.

Do you have enough experience to develop your growth as a writer?

Research Thoroughly

Writing your manuscript takes lots of planing, revisions, reshaping and sharpening your craft, your voice.  When you find yourself in unfamiliar territory in your story, your essay, your article,  the reader can tell whether you researched well enough.   Research is essential in bringing out your objective in the manuscript. 
If I wrote about tai chi, which I know little about, but my husband is a black belt so he would know if my manuscript churned out logically according to research.

So let's look at the concept of research.  Write what you know, or think you know.  Tack that on research and blend in the details with staying on track with the plot, the main idea, and so on.

If you do your research, it will empower your manuscript. 

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Morning Moving Along

Good morning all you fellow authors and aspiring authors, English students and more!  Running behind today a bit since the time change.  Wearing a bandaid around my left index finger tip as I rapped it hard against the kitchen cabinet door. 

Our writing blog is over two months old so far and how is it going?  Have you adjusted since the disqus channels fell off the cliff?  I think it's good to say adjustment is good and no pressure to post something.  My wordsandbrush blog just acquired a new author.   If you decide you want to contribute sharing your expertise, or have a question, people with their expertise will answer so don't despair too long. The more the merrier we will be here in our little club and you don't have leave the house, the office or such.

Keep on writing and let us know if we can help you with anything to make our blog successful.  I am the current writer, but we're always needing someone new to set this blog off at full speed. Our goal is to make you almost like home, here.  Because of Mr. Write's original blog, I became a better writer. 

Have a great day!