Apostrophes, Dashes and Colons, Oh My!

📚 Overview

Punctuation is a powerful tool not only for ensuring clarity in your writing, but also for infusing it with a strong sense of voice. When used effectively, punctuation can take your work to the next level, whereas problematic punctuation can let down a piece that is otherwise fantastic.

In this masterclass you will learn how to use dashes, colons, semi-colons and apostrophes correctly. Editor Cat Camacho will show you how to avoid common mistakes and how to make thoughtful punctuation choices to make your writing shine.

Schedule

EVENT

3pm - 4pm EDT

In this hour-long masterclass, you will learn:

How to use punctuation to strengthen your unique voice
The rules and uses of different forms of punctuation
Which punctuation marks should be used sparingly
When you can (and should) break punctuation rules

There will also be a live Q&A with Cat where you can ask questions about punctuation marks and how to use them both effectively and creatively.

Speakers

Cat Camacho

Editor

Cat Camacho has over ten years’ in-house editorial experience in the publishing industry. Beginning her career in 2013 as an editor at Accent Press, she moved to independent publisher Titan Books in 2015 where she specialised in publishing crime, fantasy and horror. She moved to HarperCollins’ HQ imprint in 2022, where she published in a variety of genres. In 2024 she became a freelance editor, providing editorial services to both publishers and individual clients.