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Grammar for Ghost Hunters: The Comma

13 Sunday Mar 2016

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in Grammar, Uncategorized, Writing

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Grammar for Ghost Hunters

Grammar  matters! No matter your career, hobbies, or social media, you are only as credible as the grammar you use. However, if you don’t write, you may have forgotten some of the rules.

This is a multi-blog series devoted to demystifying grammar using paranormal content as examples.

Today, we will discuss the ever useful comma.

The Comma: A comma is used to alleviate confusion. It was invented to help readers understand the intent of the writing. It is not where you pause. There are simple rules for usage.

 

Incorrect: If you cook zombies will congregate.

Correct: If you cook, zombies will congregate.

We usually don’t cook zombies. Further, you should avoid cooking smells when zombies are near.

 

When you write, you compose sentences combining nouns with verbs. In the above example, the noun is you; the verb is cook. Don’t worry about the zombies.

 

Rule 1: A sentence is an independent clause. When you have two or more independent clauses, you may join them with a comma. Use the seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet.

 

Most paranormal investigators have never photographed a full-bodied apparition, yet all remain hopeful.

Independent clause 1: noun = investigators; verb = never.

Independent clause 2: noun = all; verb = remain.

 

Exception: When the two independent clauses are short—very short. In general, don’t rely on the exceptions.

 

Rule 2: Place a comma after the opening word group.

Near the cemetery gates, the team discovered an overgrown trail.

Although Ronald “Butch” DeFeo, Jr. claimed he was possessed at the time, he was convicted of killing his family.

Although the movie The Amityville Horror was popular, it was not factually accurate.

 

Rule 3: Use a comma after all items in a series. This is sometimes called the Oxford Comma.

Paranormal investigators use digital cameras, infrared video cameras, and digital voices recorders to document investigations.

Investigations entail historical research, interviews, photographing the location, and filming.

Ghostbusters (2016) stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

There are four types of hauntings: residual haunting, intelligent haunting, poltergeist haunting, and demonic haunting.

 

Rule 4: Commas separate coordinate adjectives not joined with the word “and.”

The urban legend Bloody Mary has grown into a popular, lucrative movie franchise.

“Breaking the News” is a monthly, informative paranormal news segment on Paranormal Filler.

 

Rule 5: Use a comma after transitional expressions like however, moreover, and therefore.

Our investigation at Old South Pittsburg Hospital generated a lot of video; therefore, we will take longer to review.

The Internet has made sharing evidence easier; however, it has produced more faked evidence.

Black-eyed children sightings are up; however, their origin is unknown.

 

Rule 6: Do not use a comma to separate a noun from the verbs.

The Haunted Librarian writes a blog and dishes the paranormal news every month on Paranormal Filler with Wes Forsythe.

 

Note: This listing is not exhaustive. There are more discreet rules. However, these are the basic comma rules. For more information, please visit the various grammar Web sites found through your favorite search engine.

Beware:

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“Breaking the News” this Sunday

17 Wednesday Feb 2016

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in Breaking the News, Ghost Hunters, In the News, Paranormal Filler, Radio Show, Uncategorized

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I’m back on Wes Forsythe’s Paranormal Filler, http://paranormalfiller.com/, this Sunday, February 21st at 9 PM for “Breaking the News.” Every month I chat with Wes about the latest news, tidbits, and, well, filler in the the paranormal field.

Tune in at 8 PM to hear Ghost Hunter‘s Samatha Hawes and stay for the fun at 9 PM. Become a subscriber and see us via Skype! A fabulous time is had by all!

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Breaking the News Is BACK!

24 Sunday Jan 2016

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I’m Breaking the News at 8 pm EST

26 Sunday Apr 2015

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Wes Forsythe

Wes Forsythe

Wes has invited me back on Paranormal Filler to dish the latest paranormal news. This week I’m chatting about TV shows–cancelled, premiering, and currently filming. Plus news of the weird from across the globe: Ghost photobombs in wedding pictures; Ghost hunters who stopped a real robbery; And more.

Tune in, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveparanormal/2015/02/23/paranormal-filler-with-host-wes-forsythe, at 8 PM EST. Guaranteed laughs, as well.

Breaking the News Tonight at 9 pm EST

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Join me as I discuss the latest paranormal news with Wes Forsythe on Paranormal I-Con. The segment, “Breaking the News,” squeezes all things paranormal into 30 minutes. Tonight on http://www.liveparanormal.com at 9 pm EST.

Breaking the News

17 Monday Nov 2014

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Wes Forsythe

Wes Forsythe

Guess who is Breaking the News with Wes Forsythe on http://www.liveparanormal.com?? Yes, I’m live every Friday night at 9 pm. Tune in for the latest paranormal news.

Breaking the News

02 Sunday Nov 2014

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Wes Forsythe

Wes Forsythe

Breaking the News

Catch me every Friday night on Breaking the News with Wes Forsythe on Paranormal I-Con. I’ll be dishing the latest paranormal news at 9 pm EST on www.liveparanormal.com.

Guess Who’s Dishing Paranormal News on Paranormal I-Con?

10 Friday Oct 2014

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Wes Forsythe

Wes Forsythe

Super HUGE announcement. I’ll be dishing and discussing paranormal news and events with Wes Forsythe on Paranormal I-Con, Fridays at 9 pm EST on http://www.liveparanormal.com. I start tomorrow, October 10th, and will rotate weeks.

Tune in and find out the latest para news. Plus, we’re pretty chatty people. Never know what may come up. Who’s excited? This GAL!

Wes Forsythe

Wes Forsythe

Scarefest Newbie

24 Wednesday Sep 2014

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in Famous People, In the News, Live Paranormal, Scarefest, SyFy Channel

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Entrance to Scarefest

Entrance to Scarefest

Scarefest Newbie

I’m a Scarefest newbie attending the annual Horror/Paranormal Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, September 12-14 for the first time. It is the largest horror and paranormal conference in the South. The venue was amazing and convenient.

The Platinum Package was well worth it. I saw Jake Busey and Corey Feldman before it all started.

Crowds were small on Friday. I browsed the 200+ vendor booths, chatted up my favorite paranormal people, and made the following observations:

  • Wes Forsythe is the hardest working radio broadcaster in the business. He’s also the most gracious and helpful.
  • Live Paranormal’s Rob Szarek is drumming up interviews and business to expand the paranormal radio market.
  • Dustin Pari really does believe in God. He walks the talk. He is Mr. Congeniality by being incredibly sweet and supportive.
  • Dustin Pari

    Dustin Pari

  • Amy Bruni and Adam Berry are the cutest non-couple coupled in the paranormal industry.
  • Amy Bruni

    Amy Bruni

    Adam Berry

    Adam Berry

  • Amy Allen is for real. I doubt her skeptics have ever heard her publically speak.
  • Amy Allan

    Amy Allan

  • John Zaffis is friendly at his booth, in his sessions, and at the elevators. Very professional and accessible. Visit him at his new museum. Worth the drive.
  • Chris Lindberg and John E.L. Tenney are enjoying the Ghost Stalker ride, Coachman RV and all. Good for them!
  • Ghost Stalkers

    Ghost Stalkers

  • The Booth Brothers had the best movie prop: an antique Victorian camera complete with a beautifully crafted base. Their new film Dead Still premieres on SyFy on October 6th at 9 pm EST.

I spent Saturday shuttling from one session to another. Thankfully, I held a Platinum Pass, allowing me to by-pass most long lines.

By Sunday I was exhausted. I was unable to attend every session. That’s why I’ll be back next year. For more information visit the Official Scarefest Website, www.Scarefestcon.com.

 

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