Inclusive Language Tips: Avoiding Harm in Our Writing and Editing

Inclusive Language Tips: Avoiding Harm in Our Writing and Editing Inclusive language is a currently a timely and much-discussed topic, but its definitions are varied. In this several-part series focusing on avoiding harm in our writing and editing, I focus on defining inclusive language and offering some tips, tricks, and best practices. Before we proceed, […]

Grammar Tips and Tricks

Grammar Tips and Tricks Although hiring an appropriate editor for your particular needs is crucial, following a few simple grammar tips and tricks will allow you to concisely share your thoughts with your intended audience. This week, Part 1 of my 3-part series, “Grammar Tips and Tricks,” focuses on 3 common writing errors and how […]

Editorial Style Guides, Manuals, and Dictionaries for Beginner Editors

Editorial Style Guides, Manuals, and Dictionaries for Beginner Editors Editorial style guides. I could talk about this topic endlessly. In a previous blog post, I outlined 5 Easy Steps to Becoming an Editor. Step three underscored the importance of professional development, which included reading, what can be termed, the classics of editing. Looking through my […]

Becoming an Editor: 5 Easy Steps

Becoming an Editor: 5 Easy Steps Becoming an editor in 5 easy steps sounds too good to be true. While this is undoubtedly true—a career in editing does take years of education, professional development, dedication, and passion—it is still helpful to break down the many steps into a helpful step-by-step guide to simplify the process. […]

What Types of Editing Services are Available?

What Types of Editing Services are Available? As a follow up to my previous blog post, “What Does an Editor Do,” today we will be looking further in-depth on what types of editing services are typically available. There are typically four editing stages available, including structural editing, structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading. At times, […]

What Does an Editor Do?

What Does an Editor Do? Although the editing stage is one of the most important prior to publishing, often, it may be a bit unclear what an editor actually does. You may remember movie scenes of the harried and coffee-wielding editor, sitting behind a computer screen, frantically marking up page after page with countless red […]