Editing News: February Round Up

Editing News: February Round Up It’s time for some editing news! I recently wrote about “Best Books for Editors: January Round Up.”  This month, I continue with this theme, as well as sharing some professional news. (I can’t believe how busy this month has been!)   Latest Editing Reads In terms of editing reads, I’ve […]

Confessions of a Self-Proclaimed Bookworm

Confessions of a Self-Proclaimed Bookworm The following are confessions of a self-proclaimed bookworm. When asked how I became an editor, I always simply say that my journey has been long and winding. However, this is an oversimplification of a much more interesting—but admittedly, complex—story. As a lifelong introverted—self-proclaimed—bookworm, I have always carried a book (or […]

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance At times, maintaining a work-life balance as a freelance editor can be a difficult task. As with any freelance job, there will be busy periods and there will be slow periods. In particular, it can be difficult to maintain a sustainable work-life balance during these busy times. I have been working as a […]

Best Books for Editors: January Round Up

Best Books for Editors: January Round Up I recently wrote about my nine best books for editors in “Editorial Style Guides, Manuals, and Dictionaries for Beginner Editors.”   Editing Classics Although this particular article was specifically aimed at beginner editors, these remain my “go-tos” years later. While admittedly, a great deal of notable editing-related books […]

Tips for Improving Your Writing

Tips for Improving Your Writing Many writing and editing blogs offer various tips for improving your writing skills. Many also offer advice and best practices for editing your own work. As an editor, I agree that self-editing is an important part of the writing process. It helps hone your writing skills, refines your ideas, and […]

How to Become an Editor

How to Become an Editor How to become an editor is quite a popular question. Although there are various steps that one can take to become an editor, I have found that everyone’s journey is different. My personal journey to becoming an editor was a long and meandering one. As voracious bookworm my entire life, […]

Using the Semi Colon

Using the Semi Colon Using the semi colon correctly can be a bit tricky! There are quite a few rules to follow.   Defining the Semi Colon Before we begin, it may be helpful to define the semi colon. This punctuation mark is often used to signify a pause between two independent clauses. (An independent clause can […]

Em Dash: What It Is, and How You Can Use It Correctly

Em Dash: What It Is, and How You Can Use It Correctly The em dash can be a bit tricky to use. While it is often confused with the en dash or the hyphen, it’s uses are quite specific.   Em Dash Defined Before beginning, it might be helpful to differentiate between the em dash, […]

The Controversial Serial Comma (Or Oxford Comma): Is it Necessary?

The Controversial Serial Comma (Or Oxford Comma): Is it Necessary? Is the Controversial Serial Comma or Oxford Comma Really Necessary? To be perfectly honest, I was a bit wary to write this column. This is because I do not know of many topics in the editing and writing world that result in such heated debate […]

Editor’s Year in Review

An Editor’s Year in Review An Editor’s Year in Review? Already? That’s right! It is somehow time for an editor’s year in review. This has not been the easiest year, in terms of life events for many of us, but somehow we continued moving forward. In terms of editing, at times, it has often been a […]