When you copyedit for different clients in different styles, it’s important to note the specific rules of each style, such as how to capitalize titles of works.
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“More Importantly”: Separating Grammar Myths from Reality
Grammar and language can be confusing, especially when the experts disagree. One of these disagreements involves using “more important” or “more importantly.”
How to Say No to a Freelance Project
Turning down projects that don’t feel right for you is important to maintaining your freelancing business. Here’s how to confidently say no to a client.
Why Freelance Editors Need a Website
A freelance editor’s website is a necessary tool that helps highlight their services and reach new clients. My upcoming course will help you build your own!
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part V
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!