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Articles Tagged editing
Directing Action with Light Verbs
A light verb adds little meaning to the action of the sentence. Interestingly, these verbs have the ability to both help and hinder your writing.
No Egos Here: Working With Another Editor
Having your edits reviewed can be a teeth-grinding process. It’s best to remove your emotions and remain as objective as possible.
Would You Like Proofreading With That?
McDonald’s knows the value of add-on items. Editors can use the same technique to grow their businesses with upselling and cross-selling to current clients.
Editors Deserve Awards, Too
It feels great to be recognized for your hard work. Say thank you to a favorite editor by nominating them for one of these editing awards.
Copyeditors Can Make Web Copy Sing
Anyone can post copy onto a website, but it takes a skillful copyeditor to raise the standards and help make a web page stand out.
Grammar Bite: Comparing “Compare With” and “Compare To”
Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases “compare with” and “compare to.” It’s time to clarify the confusion.
In Marketing, Work Backwards to Get Ahead
A successful business relies on an effective marketing strategy. Here’s why marketing experts are telling professionals to think backwards.
The Copyeditor’s Typographic Oath
Copyediting notoriously lacks industry regulation. So, we’ve developed a helpful set of ten best practices that all copyeditors can follow.
How to Hear the Tone in Writing
Identifying the author’s tone while editing is crucial. Luckily there are two important editor-friendly elements to help with this.
