Freelancing sometimes involves dealing with difficult clients. In this excerpt from my new book, learn how to handle client complaints and conflict resolution.
To Have and to Receive: Two Usages of Have
As a main verb, “have” is one of the most common lexical verbs in English. Learn about how emphasis can shift the meaning of “have” and thus, your sentence.
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part IV
Self-care is an imperative part of successful freelancing. In this excerpt from my new book, learn about stress, how it affects us, and how we can manage it.
Such Examples as These
Lots can be learned from the experiences of others. An editing forum sparked this deep dive into using a comma for restrictive and nonrestrictive phrases.
Maybe, May Be Not: Don’t Sweat the Difference Too Much
The English language is fluid and constantly shifting with the times. This may result in the occasional grammatical error, but not all errors are worth a fuss.
The Writing Resource: Best of 2023
Celebrate the new year with The Writing Resource’s top five posts of 2023!
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part III
Every freelance business, large or small, needs a leader! In this excerpt from my new book, you’ll find helpful advice on embracing the CEO mindset.
Caroling the Lie/Lay Distinction
The distinction between the words “lie” and “lay” can be confusing for both writers and editors. Let’s break it down using well-known holiday carols.
Three Steps to Editing Tables
Editing tables and figures is a task that often involves several rounds of tedious edits. Here’s my three-step process for editing them better and faster.
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part II
Utilizing technology for your freelance editing business is extremely important. This preview of my new book will show you how to begin building your website!