Newsletter/Blog Please enter your name. Please enter a valid email address. Subscribe Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Proofreading Outside of Spelling and Grammar September 15, 2025 When I talk to people about proofreading being a big part of my job, a lot of... A Croissant and Spontaneous Conversation August 19, 2025 I was going to write about proofreading outside of spelling and grammar this month, but I'm pivoting... How Does an Editor Handle…? July 15, 2025 In writing and proofreading for my clients, I often come across editorial issues that fall in the... Takeaways From Health Literacy Conference June 18, 2025 Last month I attended the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s virtual Health Literacy Conference. While not all of... ‘A shemozzle of thoughts’ May 20, 2025 Recently while reading a novel, I came across this fantastic word: shemozzle. It was in the sentence,... Making a (Proofreading) List and Checking It Twice April 22, 2025 As you’ll see further down in this newsletter, I’ve been doing a lot of proofreading this year.... 6 Tricks to Get Your Writing Juices Flowing March 18, 2025 Having a hard time getting started with a writing assignment? Here are some strategies I’ve used over... What to Expect When Working With a Freelancer February 17, 2025 Your choice to work with a freelancer might be because of time constraints, a burgeoning workload, or... Lessons From a Brunch Menu January 21, 2025 Menus are such a great place to be creative with the written word. A good restauranteur will... Proofread Your Sweaters December 17, 2024 When Typos Are Funny In the spirit of the holiday season, this month I bring you a... Band Names: Where Does the Punctuation Go? November 19, 2024 Someone I heard speak recently brought up the song “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” He said he... Is It a Misspelling, or a Variant Spelling? October 8, 2024 I like handmade signs so much. I love the personal touch that anything handwritten conveys. So I...