What is a comma splice?

Denise and Louise explain what a comma splice is, why you should usually avoid it, and how it can add clarity. Listen to find out more about: What a comma splice is Commas, lists and why splices confuse readers When editing out comma splices would spoil rhythm Anaphora Editing bites The Emotional Craft of Fiction, Donald Maass The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, 3rd ed., David Crystal Ask us a question The easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button. Denise and Louise Denise Cowle Editorial Services Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor Music credit ‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.