I was the girl with the red pen.
We’ve all felt that sting—the fear of someone marking up our work, judging our grammar, or “grading” our creativity. But what if that red pen wasn’t an act of judgment, but an act of love?
In this week’s episode, we’re moving from the cafeteria classroom to the Forge. We’re talking about why punctuation isn’t just a set of stuffy rules—it’s the sword you use to demand a pause, a breath, or a moment of clarity from your reader. Plus, why Cormac McCarthy’s style is a “test of endurance” for your audience, and how to use quotation marks without driving your readers crazy.
Listen for: Why “no rules” is a lie when it comes to mechanics.
The secret to forcing your reader to breathe.
How to get your hands on my Punctuation Pulse guide.
P.S. I am still the girl with the red pen.
