Changes, Edits, and Resolutions
Sometimes potential clients email me a section of their project and ask what kind of changes I would make if I were their editor. When
January 7, 2022
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Is More Time on Your Wish List? Editors Can Help with That.
As the holidays approach, I hear many people say, “I wish I had more time.” Although we tend to stay busy all year long, at
December 3, 2021
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When Should We Hyphenate?
Do you know when to hyphenate a compound? Recently, one of my clients sent me a follow-up email asking a few questions after I returned
November 5, 2021
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All-Mighty Em Dashes
Dashes are unsung heroes of punctuation, but many writers are often unsure when to use em dashes, en dashes, or hyphens in different situations. Last
October 8, 2021
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Introducing the En Dash
Punctuation options can overwhelm or confuse writers, especially when it comes to dashes and hyphens. Recently, I met with an author to review proposed edits
September 10, 2021
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Everyday Latin
Latin phrases pop up in common expressions frequently even though, technically, it is now considered a dead language, which means it is still used but
August 6, 2021
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Endangered Words
The last post about “Who vs. Whom” stirred up a conversation about words that are falling out of favor or fading from our language. Like
July 2, 2021
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Who vs. Whom
Earlier this year, I asked my readers what grammar questions tripped them up, and several readers mentioned that they need help deciding between who and
June 4, 2021
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Dummy Subjects
Has anyone warned you about using dummy subjects? Like smothered verbs, dummy subjects are grammatically correct, but they don’t contribute much to your writing. Since
May 14, 2021
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Smothered Verbs
When you hear the word smothered, what comes to mind? Do you flashback to an episode of Law & Order or a scene from your
April 7, 2021
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