I think it’s a safe bet that you’ve come across the apostrophe before. (If not … there are two in the previous sentence.)
However, quite a few writers struggle with using apostrophes correctly. And that can really damage your credibility. Whether
you’re entering short story competitions, submitting your manuscript to literary agents, or self-publishing your novel, a missing or misplaced apostrophe will make your writing look unpolished, at best.
The good news is, it’s really not too tricky to get apostrophes right.
We’ll run
through the basics of apostrophes, because even if you think you know the ins and outs of this little punctuation mark, it’s always good to be certain! Then, we’ll cover the tricky cases that often trip up even highly experienced writers.
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