A reader once asked me about using a comma before the word “but.” Comma usage is a frequent cause for debate amongst editors, so let’s dive in!
Articles Tagged editing
Should You Leave Freelance Editing for an Employee Position?
Considering shifting from freelance editing to becoming an employee? Here are the most important questions to ask yourself, and the most important ones to ignore.
Can You Afford To Take That Editing Job?
When you’re offered a new editing project or position, there is so much to consider in addition to pay rate, such as how this work will fit into your lifestyle.
The Freelancer’s Strategy for a Personal Crisis
Sooner or later, all of us experience a personal crisis. Freelancers need a solid strategy for dealing with the crisis and keeping their business afloat.
AP Stylebook Partners with Merriam-Webster
Check out some of the most important changes coming to the 18th edition of the AP Stylebook, including its new preferred dictionary, Merriam-Webster!
The Chicago Manual of Style: 18th Edition Updates
The 18th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style is getting an update later this year! Here are the changes announced during the annual ACES conference in April.
Making Sense of Title Style Rules
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.
“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!