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Questions about the rules of grammar, and how to properly apply them to writing. Note that questions asking to improve or check grammar of a specific piece are off-topic.
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Do many people even care about "good" grammar in novels?
People do care about good grammar in novels. … But, outside of cases like those, the rules of grammar do apply. …
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Is it really necessary for a novelist to follow phrase structure rules radically?
It’s not necessary, but breaking conventional grammar rules can be a good tool depending on how it’s applied. … If a character doesn’t speak in proper grammar, the writer will likely convey that as well. …
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Why end sentences with commas instead of periods when the sentence is in a quote?
This case, however, is improper grammar. "Mumbled Jackson" is a dependent clause, and needs the preceding "She's late again," to be a complete sentence. …
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If you're writing a story where the location is based in the USA, should you adapt your spel...
A lot of people mentioned this in the comments to your question, but the easiest answer to this question is to write in the style that your audience will understand it best. If you are writing for Ame …