SPAG, the Culprit of Lost Marks and Other Assorted Writer Woes
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Spelling, punctuation, and grammar - the bane of many a writer's existence. They're so basic and so complicated, and they can make the difference between a good story and a great story. Why do there have to be so many rules? Why are there so many exceptions to the rules? Why do we even care?
Answers: English is weird. And we are writers.
In this book, I will attempt to demystify the mystifying and share what I've learned about this often painful subject, along with other tips and tricks I've picked up along my writing journey. I am by no means an expert, but hopefully, I can help a little. And if something I say is wrong or could be stated better, by all means, let me know. We're all stuck in this ocean of mismatched letters and punctuation marks together.
Credit for the title goes to @Agustwinter, who has vowed to conquer the monster and get a higher score. I believe in you!
Cover created by @lostlovefairy. All other graphics created by me using resources and tools in Canva Pro.
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