The Proofing Department: More on the Multi-Tasking Em Dash

The Proofing Department: More on the Multi-Tasking Em Dash: Single Em Dash to Show a Change of Tone      You can also use an em dash to indicate an abrupt, on-the-fly change in the way a speaker ...

The Proofing Department: How to Get the Most from the Colon and Em Dash

The Proofing Department: How to Get the Most from the Colon and Em Dash: The Colon and Em Dash     :  —  Part 1 of 2 The colon is used in nonfiction mostly as an introducer for explanatory statements, ...