How do you feel about the phrase “due to”? Does it just mean “attributable to” to you, or can it also mean “because of”? The answer largely depends on your perspective.
Your Style Sheet: What It Is and Why You Need One
Your editor sent you back your edited manuscript and it looks great. But what’s this other file they sent? Meet your style sheet.
Word Story: Adverse Reactions
“Adverse” usually pairs with “effects,” “reactions,” or “impact.” But do you know what Chaucer first paired it with?
Writing Hot Buttons: The Serial Comma
The serial comma may go by many names, but those who are familiar with it have only one opinion about it.
Too bad we don’t all have the same opinion.
A Quick Guide to Discovery Calls
Discovery calls are a beloved sales tool, but writers and editors tend to balk at sales. Is a discovery call the right tool for your freelance business?
Are You Adding Links to Your Bios?
Do you have a professional bio posted somewhere? Don’t forget to add links!
A Quick Guide to Hiring the Right Editor
This quick guide will help you determine what you need in an editor, where to find them, and how to evaluate them before hiring them.
Testament vs. Testimony: It’s All Relative
“Testimony” and “testament” are similar words that, for many writers, can be easy to confuse. Learn the difference between them.
How to Write an Apology Letter to a Client
Mistakes happen, and when they do, it’s good to know how to apologize for them. This guide will help you do so.
Word Story: Fulsome
“Fulsome” has a long, complicated history. Do its three competing definitions mean you shouldn’t use it? Read this word story to find out.
