The style guides largely agree on the rules of capitalizing formal titles, however, there are some exceptions that are important for editors to note.
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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.
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part VI
When you’re ready to establish yourself as a freelance editor, there are several business structures you can follow that fit your needs and protect your assets.
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.
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!
Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part II
Utilizing technology for your freelance editing business is extremely important. This preview of my new book will show you how to begin building your website!
5 Tips for Writing Cleaner Copy
Before you hire an editor to review your writing project, you can save yourself money and your editor lots of time by following these five helpful tips.
Back to (the) School(s)
Should the word “the” should be included in the phrase “back to school”? Here are the rules regarding one of the most popular words in the English language.

