Yes, you can start a sentence with "and" or "but"

Editor Louise Harnby says it’s more than okay to begin a sentence with “and” or “but,” no matter what your teachers once said.

In fact, she has six good reasons to do so.

Head to Harnby's editing blog to see how starting a sentence with “and” or “but” can actually help your writing. 

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