Grammar sophistication is the focus of this episode, in which I argue for loosening the reins on the grammar rules and
Year: 2014
Refocus, call it snow, and check it off
There were 3 of my posts this week over at Copyediting.com, as I filled in for other bloggers. The
Checklists: saving your bacon and bringing it home too (podcast)
Checklists are the focus of this episode, in which I expand on one of my posts from the now-defunct Copyediting: explaining how checklists
One Surprising Way to Increase Your Pay
Check out the newer version of this post. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but call
Is this social media? No.
Is a conference call social media? Again: no. “Social media” needs a more narrow definition so that not just any
Should an editor be a one-stop shop? (podcast)
Defining “editor” and dividing up the editorial tasks is the focus of this episode, in which I revisit one of my
No rest for the freelancer: having deadlines when the rest of the world is on holiday
“Holidays” are the focus of this podcast episode, in which I whine and complain about the Xmas–New Years “break” full of
Speak the first draft of your book
“The thing is, I’m a much better lecturer than I am a writer” said one person I am coaching. Well,
When copying & sharing are easier, sales increase
New research shows that removing DRM increased music sales (article). THIS is what I mean when I say “the duty
Blog the first draft of your book
(The second entry in the “how to write a book” series.) One popular and productive way to write a book