For Gary and others

[M T]

I'm not Brady (yet) but I've seen both styles here at WN. Some writers swear by the idea of having their manuscript professionally edited before they shop it around, others are like me and rely on their own skills. I guess it's up to the individual.

[Brady Boyd]

I agree with MT. My belief is that if you're unpublished, editing it yourself is good practice. Established authors can afford to have their work edited so they can get on with their next book.

MS Word: Click on Tools, Options, Spelling & Grammar. Uncheck or check options as you see fit.

Brady Boyd

[Volz]

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[Kaz]

There is not much distinction between that and which. 'That' is most often used to introduce esential information and 'which' introduces additional information. 'Which' clauses are set in commas while 'that' clauses are not.


The suit that must be taken to the cleaners is hanging in the closet.

The suit, which is in the closet, must be taken to the cleaners.

'Who' refers to a person. He is the man who led the parade. It should not be written as: He is the man that led the parade.

Regards, Kaz

[Jack Hinks]

Kaz is correct.

And succinct, too.

-- JH

[Jennae Phillippe]

Thanks a bunch!