tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post8793316744158026409..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Do You Dash?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54821599388359342672012-07-26T09:24:10.459-04:002012-07-26T09:24:10.459-04:00Lauren,
I think you are right, it can be addicting...Lauren,<br />I think you are right, it can be addicting! And don't get me started on the semicolon...<br /><br />Thanks for your input!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69701035881252404402012-07-25T22:42:31.679-04:002012-07-25T22:42:31.679-04:00I use the dash far too much - it's one of thos...I use the dash far too much - it's one of those addicting bits of punctuation, like semicolons.<br /><br />Well, I was trying to find a way to work a semicolon into the above sentence; unfortunately, there just wasn't a way to do it. ;)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292139796803739003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-62701248291780422122012-07-22T13:55:43.218-04:002012-07-22T13:55:43.218-04:00Cheryl,
You are welcome! Thanks for coming by! :)
...Cheryl,<br />You are welcome! Thanks for coming by! :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-32306111745042346592012-07-22T09:39:38.339-04:002012-07-22T09:39:38.339-04:00Hi Karen!
Thanks for giving us the low down on Mo...Hi Karen!<br /><br />Thanks for giving us the low down on Monsieur Dash!<br /><br />Blessings. :)Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23248296601879927842012-07-20T09:26:32.720-04:002012-07-20T09:26:32.720-04:00Terri,
Me too! I just need to be careful I don'...Terri,<br />Me too! I just need to be careful I don't get crazy with it. :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-63784483657188581422012-07-20T09:03:13.025-04:002012-07-20T09:03:13.025-04:00I use the em dash quite often but do have to go ba...I use the em dash quite often but do have to go back and try to weed some out. It's my favorite form of punctuation:))Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-61046400875300381032012-07-18T14:26:33.956-04:002012-07-18T14:26:33.956-04:00Katt,
I know, even though it's included briefl...Katt,<br />I know, even though it's included briefly in some of my lessons I give them little thought overall. Time to revisit it! :)<br /><br />Lee,<br />You know, I think I do too. Posts and emails, mostly, I'm thinking. <br /><br />Tyrean,<br />Me too! Or even for blog posts and emails, like I was telling Lee. On one hand, I don't think it hurts in informal stuff, but I need to take care it doesn't float over to other writing. :)<br /><br />Nutschell,<br />Me too, perhaps it's something in the summer air? lol Well, you never know!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-76884211778890149152012-07-18T13:59:07.856-04:002012-07-18T13:59:07.856-04:00I find that I've been using the em-dash a lot!...I find that I've been using the em-dash a lot!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12406825237065963022012-07-18T11:18:28.834-04:002012-07-18T11:18:28.834-04:00I have a tendency to overuse the dash and the elli...I have a tendency to overuse the dash and the ellipses when I'm in the midst of comments or facebook posts. I needed to see those rules again for using the dash - it's been too long since I paid attention to dash rules.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89366369127197250272012-07-18T11:10:41.319-04:002012-07-18T11:10:41.319-04:00I probably use dashes in my blog posts more so tha...I probably use dashes in my blog posts more so than any other writing I do. Usually I avoid dashes whenever I can.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-79708289982988550432012-07-18T09:07:00.287-04:002012-07-18T09:07:00.287-04:00Karen,
I didn't think about it- using dashes,...Karen, <br />I didn't think about it- using dashes, but after reading your examples-I'm going to do it!<br />Thanks for this great post.<br />Hugs<br />KattKathryn Neff Perry, PhD, MA, LMHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490671251606963991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40875395727910554702012-07-18T08:54:09.196-04:002012-07-18T08:54:09.196-04:00Cecelia,
This is why I use it at times too. And ye...Cecelia,<br />This is why I use it at times too. And yes, I'd have to say the hyphen if overused. Such a tricky balance we must maintain! :)<br /><br />Hilary,<br />I think it suits your type of writing, for it adds emphasis and personality. I like the way you write! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-21363527364141827122012-07-18T03:25:12.662-04:002012-07-18T03:25:12.662-04:00Hi Karen - I use the dash but I'm writing coll...Hi Karen - I use the dash but I'm writing colloquially and as you know I use lots of ... too - such is life. I guess if I ever write a memoir or book then I'll have to adapt my writing at that point.<br /><br />I think I must go back and do a grammar course sometime - or a writer's course on grammar .. something succinct and punchy - so I don't get bored!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-76664880363217329822012-07-17T12:25:53.843-04:002012-07-17T12:25:53.843-04:00I use the dash. I find it helps with emphasis of w...I use the dash. I find it helps with emphasis of words and facts. When I attended a writing group, one woman told me to use the long dash--rather than the hyphen.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55576246865115774702012-07-17T08:55:19.412-04:002012-07-17T08:55:19.412-04:00Susan,
Yes, as with anything, "sparingly"...Susan,<br />Yes, as with anything, "sparingly" is a good rule of thumb. Reminds me of the exclamation point. :)<br /><br />Janette,<br />Yes, we don't want any of our writing to lose its punch. That is not good. :)<br /><br />Linda,<br />I have to go back and review my work too. I think I use it more than I'm thinking. :)<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Yes, I think we have to be careful. Like you said, it can look like it's attached to the next word. Good point. Thanks!<br /><br />Yeesi,<br />Yes, this is true. I like the way you said that!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-80785508344025288512012-07-17T07:38:00.269-04:002012-07-17T07:38:00.269-04:00Yeah, thanks for reminding about 'Dash' ag...Yeah, thanks for reminding about 'Dash' again. It is important and help us to extend our ideas and expand our explanation.<br /><br />P,S, When I saw 'DASH', the Dash store of Kardashian family clicked into my brain. loved it.Yeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81974270735116194442012-07-17T00:07:17.159-04:002012-07-17T00:07:17.159-04:00My critique partners have never said too much abou...My critique partners have never said too much about my dash usage, so I'm guessing I'm okay with it. I do find many established writers still think of it as a pause. Which is weird because it even looks like a dash to the next word. Great post, Karen.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-32066143032560279232012-07-16T22:20:39.267-04:002012-07-16T22:20:39.267-04:00Thanks for these tips, Karen. I use the dash quite...Thanks for these tips, Karen. I use the dash quite frequently in my writing, but now I'm not so sure whether I've used them correctly. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23407619541573140852012-07-16T22:05:36.423-04:002012-07-16T22:05:36.423-04:00Karen:
I admit to using the dash quite a bit! Whe...Karen:<br /><br />I admit to using the dash quite a bit! When I notice it showing up in my writing a wee bit too often, I look for ways to break up the sentence. Susan is right when she mentions in the comments that, used excessively, the dash can lose its punch.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder. :-)<br /><br />Smooches,<br />JanetteJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65636015300008892922012-07-16T21:25:39.266-04:002012-07-16T21:25:39.266-04:00Hi Karen -
Thanks for the lesson. I think the adm...Hi Karen -<br /><br />Thanks for the lesson. I think the admonition to use the dash sparingly is key. Otherwise, it gets gimmicky and loses its punch.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18014457096865521852012-07-16T19:16:30.498-04:002012-07-16T19:16:30.498-04:00Nancy,
Me too! You are welcome. :)
Richard,
Ha! W...Nancy,<br />Me too! You are welcome. :)<br /><br />Richard,<br />Ha! Well, I don't do that much literal dashing either! :)<br /><br />Ruth,<br />Yes, for me it depends, they seem to pop up more in certain places than others. I didn't learn about them in school either. Not sure why.<br /><br />Lyn,<br />Yes, I think I've seen that too, and I wouldn't put a comma after a dash anyway simply because it doesn't look right. All the grammar books I have on hand don't address it, so I'll have to check into that. If I see anything, I will let you know. Good question!<br /><br />Lydia,<br />Aha, I am beginning to really like it too! :)<br /><br />Happy Monday,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29973798208499398552012-07-16T18:03:16.690-04:002012-07-16T18:03:16.690-04:00I adore - and I do mean adore - the emdash.I adore - and I do mean adore - the emdash.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-28653560571325893922012-07-16T17:00:53.010-04:002012-07-16T17:00:53.010-04:00What an excellent post, Karen. I use the dash spar...What an excellent post, Karen. I use the dash sparingly in my writing, usually showing an interruption in speech. That comes naturally to me since I worked as a court reporter for 25 years and people constantly interrupted each other, so a dash was required. The difference in legal transcripts with a dash is that we put a space before the dash. I have no idea why, but that's the way it's done. <br /><br />I have a question re punctuation following a dash. I recently read somewhere that you shouldn't have a comma (or whatever) after a dash. That might be one source's advice. Do you have any input on that?LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69712442427797576602012-07-16T16:20:47.953-04:002012-07-16T16:20:47.953-04:00I use the dash a lot in my first drafts and then h...I use the dash a lot in my first drafts and then have to weed them out in future versions. And I'm always double checking the rule book to make sure I'm using them correctly. I don't ever remember learning the rules in school. Thanks for the mini lesson ;)Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81175647644579761932012-07-16T15:48:33.524-04:002012-07-16T15:48:33.524-04:00Karen I would say that I'm more of a crawler,l...Karen I would say that I'm more of a crawler,lol. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.com