A lot of people aren’t sure about the difference between editing and proofreading. If you’re an editor or experienced writer, sure, you know the difference. But if you’re a beginner writer or a small business owner looking to hire an editor or proofreader, you might be confused by the terminology. And what is copyediting? Then … Read more
Keeping up with the news keeps you informed. But you can also use it to improve your self-editing skills by intentionally looking for mistakes or confusing writing. I know, I know. You’re tired of the news. You don’t have time or it’s too distracting or upsetting. Or you watch it on TV. But reading the … Read more
Have you heard about cutting your final draft by 10%, even when you think you’re done? It’s a writing trick usually attributed to Stephen King in On Writing, but it probably goes back to the ancient Greeks. Or at least Thomas Jefferson, who wrote, “The most valuable of all talents, [is] that of never using … Read more