A semicolon can break a list-like sentence ... Confessions of a Comma Queen" helps to break down just how to use these super-charged commas correctly. Following is a transcript of the video.

The most common way to use a semicolon is to help join closely connected ideas in a sentence. These sections must be independent and complete sentences, but closely linked in some way ...

Unlike a colon, which separates an independent clause from descriptive information, a semicolon links independent clauses of equal standing. Below are some helpful tips on how to use semicolons ...

Aside from the winky face, these are the times when you must or may use the semicolon: 1. Use a semicolon to separate complex items in a list. This is the most common and essential use of the ...

The most common way to use a semicolon is to help join closely connected ideas in a sentence. These sections must be independent and complete sentences, but closely linked in some way ...