What do editors do, anyway? Authors usually know they need another pair of eyes once they’ve gotten their thoughts together in a draft form. But they can become confused about who they should talk to, especially as there’s no 100%…
Hiring an Editor: Hacks to Save you $$
Are you thinking of hiring an editor to help with you with your project? Are you officially a blogger / author / writer? However you label yourself, you’re writing for others to see. How did that happen? Why are you…
Are You Writing a Book? Maybe Your First One?
Are you writing a book of 50 to 200 pages? Do you plan to find an editor to work with you to ensure your book is professional in all ways? Do you plan to self-publish? Are you concerned about cost?…
3 Ways to Almost Guarantee Your Writing Will Make a Bad First Impression
I’m a copyeditor, meaning I read and edit others’ words to help them look and sound as smart as they are. Over the last 25 years, I have seen many ways of succeeding and, sadly, a few things that almost…
The “Meaning” of Words
Have you ever noticed how much humor is rooted in culture and understanding of the local language? A word that means one thing to person A might mean something completely different to person B. An expression that might horrify one…