Quotation marks comment on the truth about what has been said – their omission has an equal amount to say

Experimentation with punctuation can be used to convey nuanced meaning

The visual construction of writing guides our internal reading voice and impacts our interpretation of a text

Creative use of the semicolon can encourage the reader to slow down and appreciate meaning in more depth

The en dash is a shapeshifter, taking on the role of other textual punctuation as well as its own unique uses

Opening lines can build audience engagement in a variety of ways, depending on the conventions of the medium

Parenthetical statements stand outside of the flow of writing for emphasis, providing clarification or conveying an abrupt change

Different uses of the second-person narrative can open up unique perspectives between author and reader

The Evolution of Language Across Digital Platforms, and the Use of Emoji as a Supplement or Replacement to Written Language

The meaning of the ampersand is far beyond the conjunction 'and'