A List of Common Homophones

One thing every professional editor must be very clear about is the variant spellings and meanings of words known as…

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Proofreading vs. Editing

Right off, let’s define the terms. “Proofreading” is usually thought of by people outside the publishing industry…

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Accepting or Giving Critiques

Accepting or giving critiques is part of the writing process; either as an author or an editor. As an author, you…

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Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes

Hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes have their places in a sentence. Often, they are used interchangeably, and they are…

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When Do You Capitalize a Word?

I am always checking my style and grammar books to ensure that I am capitalizing words correctly. It is not easy to…

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Why Font Matters

Do you ever wonder why font matters in your text? Well, it says a lot more than you might think. In addition to being a…

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Rules for Consistency in Writing Projects

Consistency in writing is tantamount. It is important as a writer to establish and use rules for consistency in your…

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Proofreading Basics: 5 Easy Steps to Proofreading Success

Now that your paper or novel is complete, you want to make sure it’s as perfect as possible before submitting it to a…

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Finding the Right Literary Agent for Your Manuscript

A literary agent is a person who will champion your story. They will make sure it gets into the hands of the right…

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How to Improve Your Writing Using Proper Capitalization

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing,…

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How To Improve Your Writing: Em Dashes and Ellipses

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing,…

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How to Get Good Book Jacket Cover Testimonials

How are you ever going to make your book stand out if thousands of titles publish every day? I’ve read that the…

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Why Write a Book Jacket Cover?

Even the greatest story on the shelf can’t sell itself without solid packaging. That is a sad truth in book sales.…

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How to Send a Press Release

Yesterday we explained How to Write a Press Release. Now that you’ve written your release, knowing how to send a…

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How to Write a Press Release

A press or news release is a statement issued to the media to announce a range of items, including events, awards, or…

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Tips for a Successful Student Application Essay

Write an engaging college essay to make your application stand out!  An excellent piece could help pave the way to a…

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Need Proofreading Help? How to Get Your Writing Bragged About!

Need proofreading help? The most notable writing out there is writing that is clear, easy to understand, and engaging.…

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Set Up a Blog: Creating Your Own Virtual Writing Space

Set up a blog to promote your writing career. With either your website or using a free blogging platform, you can…

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Seven Ways to Check Commas When Self-Editing

Editing your work can often be a daunting task. However, there are some basic guidelines you can follow while writing…

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How to Write an Electronic Newsletter

A well-designed, easy to read, and interesting electronic newsletter can build a customer or organizational member…

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Formatting Your Manuscript – How Does It Look?

So now that you’ve gone through the final edit of your work, you should consider formatting your manuscript before…

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Need Dissertation Proofreading Help? Tips From a Professional Editor

Your dissertation is almost ready. All these months and years of hard work are nearly over, but you need someone to…

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Do You Make These ESL Writing Mistakes? Professional Dissertation Editing Services Help!

You are an exchange student at an English-speaking university, and your dissertation is due. You’ve done your best,…

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Why Should I Pay a Professional Editor When I Already Use Spell-Check?

). Rest assured, your work will receive the attention to detail it deserves. Originally posted 12/22/2008 and happily…

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