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I was just far more concerned about clarity than making myself look 'well-educated.' That's something that I learned from a family member who was an author-- never forget that you are writing to be READ and UNDERSTOOD. That trumps everything else.

Yes! A thousand times yes.

I rarely toot my own horn, but I'm a really good editor. I have helped many people get published. My goal is to make sure my clients' writing makes sense and is clear and pleasant to read. Of course, I also make sure it follows the rules of their discipline.

I don't give a good goddamn about the ablative. (But I adore semicolons. They add so much musicality and subtlety. However, I admit that you can write perfectly well without them.)