'The new editor gave us a long list of do’s and don’ts... I still don’t know why semicolons offend the sensitivities of saga readers.'

The new editor gave us a long list of do’s and don’ts. No swearing, it upsets the audience. No graphic violence, ditto. No semi-colons. That last came as a particular shock. I still don’t know why semicolons offend the sensitivities of saga readers.