Comments on: Margie’s Rule #5: If the Hyphenated-Run-On Fits…

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TraciKenworth's Blog — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:05:21 +0000

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By: Nicky Cairns

Nicky Cairns — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:38:00 +0000

Jeannie Ruesch used this line in one of her books: "His brisk, do-not-argue-with-me tone raised her temper and she stood taller, squared her shoulders." Simple, precise, fresh. It's an underrated tool this hyphenated-run-on. Thanks Margie for yet another fun, enlightening post. Hope you're recovering well from your surgery.

By: Yolanda Robinson

Yolanda Robinson — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:13:41 +0000

I’m always excited to see Margie posts -- they always manage to teach me something unusual and exciting.

By: Kailyn McCullum

Kailyn McCullum — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:52:46 +0000

So much to learn! From Stale and Cliched to Fresh and Fun -- with just the use of a hyphen. How good are these examples!!! Especially "I’m struggling to hold my totally-undeniably-pissed expression." I'll be really pleased with myself if I ever pull off a line like that. I have bookmarked the entire "Margie's rule" series. I’m looking forward to more of your rules.

By: Cecilia Webb

Cecilia Webb — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:55:36 +0000

It's amazing how you make learning so much fun, Margie. I am pretty sure I have come across these strings of attached words that you so aptly call hyphenated-run-ons, but never paid much attention to them, unless of course the author had sprayed a whole lot of them all over the scene. But here you are demonstrating how simply and powerfully they work if used correctly. Such an informative piece. Hats off!

By: Kandace

Kandace — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 13:25:23 +0000

Goodness--always such amazing advice! Thanks, Margie 🙂

By: Bernice Russell

Bernice Russell — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:37:52 +0000

I've got a couple from my W-I-P:
Rachel's enthusiasm was immediately shut down by his useful-as-tits-on-a-bull expression.
At that moment all I wanted was to smack that I-don't-wanna-brag smile off his face.
This was a fun post. Thanks, Margie!

By: Shirley Wine

Shirley Wine — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:58:55 +0000

I always love your posts so full of fresh, useable writing wisdom and you are so generous in sharing them with is all. Glad to hear you're recovering well from surgery.

By: Rhea Dixon

Rhea Dixon — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:22:11 +0000

Hi Margie!
Hope you are doing well after your surgery. It's great to have another wonderful post from you. This whole series has been a fun learning experience. Thank you for making us better writers.
Rhea

By: Bernice Russell

Bernice Russell — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:57:30 +0000