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5 Tips for Editing Your Own Work
Five brain hacks for tricking yourself into seeing text with fresh eyes are covered in this episode, an adaptation of
Writing for investors? Avoid these five phrases
guest post by Danielle Arbuckle Every industry has its own language, and finance is no exception. Some people may
Proof in a Hurry
When a client wants a proof (test print) proofread in a hurry, focus on the weakest links: titles – cover,
Thinking of a Career in Editing?
Updated October 2024 Curious about editing? A conference is a great way to find out about the people who edit,
How to Find Freelance Editing Work
i can haz edit? An editor just told me she’s desperate for work and striking out in the freelance world.
Editing Strategies: Checklists
Every now and then, someone asks me if there is a method to my editing. Do I go from “big
How to Start a Style Sheet
A style sheet is a record of style choices made as the editor works on a document. They are usually
Using the PDF Markup Comments List: One User’s Experience
I am very pleased to release the first guest post on this blog, by my colleague Dawn Hunter, a freelance editor and
Productivity Rates in Editing
How long will it take to edit this? The question of how long an edit will take comes up a