Having your edits reviewed can be a teeth-grinding process. It’s best to remove your emotions and remain as objective as possible.
Would You Like Proofreading With That?
McDonald’s knows the value of add-on items. Editors can use the same technique to grow their businesses with upselling and cross-selling to current clients.
Editors Deserve Awards, Too
It feels great to be recognized for your hard work. Say thank you to a favorite editor by nominating them for one of these editing awards.
The Good and Bad of Mnemonic Devices
Mnemonic devices are useful when learning difficult-to-memorize information, however, beware that some mnemonics will do more harm than good.
5 Questions to Ask About a New Word
If you’re looking for new words to express new ideas or old ideas in new ways, here’s five questions you should ask before using a new word.
Copyeditors Can Make Web Copy Sing
Anyone can post copy onto a website, but it takes a skillful copyeditor to raise the standards and help make a web page stand out.
Grammar Bite: Comparing “Compare With” and “Compare To”
Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases “compare with” and “compare to.” It’s time to clarify the confusion.
Crafting Usable Style Sheets
Copyeditors and proofreaders need effective, usable style sheets for editing projects. Discover 4 key principles and practical templates to streamline your editorial workflow and improve consistency.
Learning to Love Passive Voice
Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.
Avoiding Harm: Copyediting for Conscious Language
Editing for harm in a written work can be a tricky process, so familiarizing yourself with conscious language is a great place to start.
