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I know this is a basic question but I have been looking for a solid firm answer on this to know what I should shoot for. I'm currently using a distraction-free writing software and doesn't correct things. I plan on doing all of that later.
However... If I can avoid some of the editing processes later by performing more accurate punctuation now then I'm down for that.
Spelling and Grammar were my worst subjects so any advice would be great.
Here is an example of a conversation in my novel. So feel free to pick it apart and let me know what you think about word choices and the like but I'm mostly interested in punctuation.
However... If I can avoid some of the editing processes later by performing more accurate punctuation now then I'm down for that.
Spelling and Grammar were my worst subjects so any advice would be great.
Here is an example of a conversation in my novel. So feel free to pick it apart and let me know what you think about word choices and the like but I'm mostly interested in punctuation.
"That is one nice chest!" Ashley said looking awe struck at the intricate decorations on the chest.
Sam who was looking at the chest with the same expression without taking his eyes off of it bluntly stated,
"Thats what he said."
"Shut it!" Ashley hissed at him half annoyed but still too curious to take her eyes off the chest.
David sat the little chest down on the coffee table and fiddled with the the top and the sides looking for a way to
get it open. There didnt seem to be any obvious hinges or a lid even.
"I don't see any way to get it open" David said frustrated.
"Let me see it." Said sam reaching over and taking the chest from David.
Sam exampine the chest at eye level. He turned it over and examined the bottom muttering to himself as he did.
He examined each surface carefully. He shook the chest back and forth and an object could be heard thumping
around inside.
"Ok." Said Sam holding up the box in the light. "What we have here is a puzzle box."
He continued to flip the box over on each side pushing his thumbs on each surface until he finally heard a click.
"Found it!" Sam said excitedly.
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