Articles Categorized The Art of Language

Grammar, spelling, usage, style—this section is all about the mechanics of language. Improve your writing and editing by reading on!

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.

Although the word “then” is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.

Identifying the author’s tone while editing is crucial. Luckily there are two important editor-friendly elements to help with this.

In addition to the editing they were hired for, copyeditors are tasked with maintaining and refining the author’s unique writing style.

Completing a large project can drain you of your creativity. Thankfully, there are many ways to relax and recharge your creative spark

How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.

Editing copy meant for a religious audience requires becoming familiar with the religion’s writing style.

In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here’s how to easily identify these common mistakes.

Before deciding whether to replace “social” with “sociable,” learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.

A rule exists claiming that the word “appreciate” should not be used to mean “value.” Interestingly, multiple dictionaries beg to differ.