According to the Associated Press, two men toured the United States this Spring in an effort to correct grammar on both public and private signs.
The Chicago Tribune called them, “a pair of Kerouacs armed with Sharpies and erasers and righteous indignation.”
Hopefully after they serve their probation, a publishing company will hire them out as copy editors.
At least their story gave me a great idea for this week's poll.
Grammar is one of the most essential tools in a writer’s toolbox. For some it comes naturally, others struggle. Where are you at?
To read more about the grammar-vigilantes, click here to read MSNBC’s story.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Editors Gone Wild
Found you on writer interupted. Thanks for a blog with great info.
ReplyDeleteOne interesting thing I learned lately at a writers conference. Don't sweat the commas so much. Just write a good story.
ReplyDeleteI think the correct use of words and how we sting them together is more important than misplaced or nonuse of commas.