Eat Grandma Slowly

Not all missing punctuation results in the gruesome consumption of one’s grandmother.

Hey storytellers.

We all know the importance of commas. (“Let’s eat grandma” anyone?)

Well, sometimes, a missing comma doesn’t result in the gruesome consumption of one’s grandmother. Sometimes it actually helps.

To wit…

This sign is at a crosswalk in the retirement community where my in-laws live. What they likely meant was, “Slow, pedestrian crossing.” But “Slow pedestrian crossing” is not only accurate, but it’s also even more attention-grabbing.

When crafting your stories, remember that punctuation matters but sometimes, what looks like incorrect punctuation may actually make things better. Play with words, phrases, sequences, and, yes, punctuation to make your stories more interesting and memorable.

Until next time,?make sure to grab your free R.S.P.C.T. framework guide?to help you?craft more effective stories based on how people process information and make decisions.

---

Thanks for reading.

If you dig this, hit the?+ Subscribe?thingie in the upper-right corner ??

I also shoot this newsletter out by email on Saturday mornings.?Join?

Fancy a look at past editions??Check out the archive.

If we're not already connected, please follow along from my?LinkedIn profile.

Looking for a rather snappy presenter to talk with your audience about storytelling??Take a gander at my Speaker Packet.

If I can be of any help to you, please?reach out.

Cheers and remember,?success finds those who tell compelling stories.