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Dealing With Religious Terms: Many Faiths
How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.
Dealing With Religious Terms: One Faith
Editing copy meant for a religious audience requires becoming familiar with the religion’s writing style.
How to Spot Mrs. Malaprop
In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here’s how to easily identify these common mistakes.
Sprint, Do Not Walk, to Freelancing Success
CEO sprints offer opportunities to focus, boost your productivity, and complete those business-related tasks that you’ve been pushing off.
Maintaining Editing Boundaries
Because copyediting is often a collaborative process, it’s important to set and maintain boundaries that promote a healthy work environment.
“Social” vs. “Sociable”: Another Zombie Rule Bites the Dust
Before deciding whether to replace “social” with “sociable,” learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.
Do We Appreciate the Breadth of Appreciate?
A rule exists claiming that the word “appreciate” should not be used to mean “value.” Interestingly, multiple dictionaries beg to differ.
Getting Rid of “Get”?
Sometimes, copyediting rules can be subjective. The common yet controversial use of the word “get” is no exception.
How to Get Your First Freelance Editing Client
Now that your freelance editing business is ready to take off, it’s time to learn the ins and outs of securing your very first client.

