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Master the Comma: Why It’s Important for Writers

Nicole Ayers guest blogs for the WNBA's Bookwoman Blog.

How many commas did you use in your last piece of writing? Do you think you used too many or too few? Maybe you don’t have a clue. Maybe you hate them, maybe you love them, but do you know why it’s important to use them? Editor and Charlotte member Nicole Ayers explains why mastering the comma matters.

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