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Proofreading Outside of Spelling and Grammar

When I talk to people about proofreading being a big part of my job, a lot of...
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A Croissant and Spontaneous Conversation

I was going to write about proofreading outside of spelling and grammar this month, but I'm pivoting...
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How Does an Editor Handle…?

In writing and proofreading for my clients, I often come across editorial issues that fall in the...
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Takeaways From Health Literacy Conference

Last month I attended the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s virtual Health Literacy Conference. While not all of...
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‘A shemozzle of thoughts’

Recently while reading a novel, I came across this fantastic word: shemozzle. It was in the sentence,...
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Making a (Proofreading) List and Checking It Twice

As you’ll see further down in this newsletter, I’ve been doing a lot of proofreading this year....
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6 Tricks to Get Your Writing Juices Flowing

Having a hard time getting started with a writing assignment? Here are some strategies I’ve used over...
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What to Expect When Working With a Freelancer

Your choice to work with a freelancer might be because of time constraints, a burgeoning workload, or...
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Lessons From a Brunch Menu

Menus are such a great place to be creative with the written word. A good restauranteur will...
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Proofread Your Sweaters

When Typos Are Funny In the spirit of the holiday season, this month I bring you a...
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Band Names: Where Does the Punctuation Go?

Someone I heard speak recently brought up the song “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” He said he...
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Is It a Misspelling, or a Variant Spelling?

I like handmade signs so much. I love the personal touch that anything handwritten conveys. So I...