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Proofreading or Editing: How Do You Know Which One You Need?
Proofreading or editing? How do you know which one you need? Most people use the two terms interchangeably, but
February 16, 2022
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Our Editing Services
If you’ve been around the publishing or writing field long enough, you’ve probably heard of our editing services at
February 16, 2022
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How to find the right nonfiction editor for you
With publishing houses overwhelmed and the resulting explosion of self-publishing taking place, some authors may need
February 01, 2022
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Why Should I Pay For a Professional to Proofread My Work?
We’ve all felt it; that cringe in sympathy for a coworker who sent out a very important email to the whole team,
January 13, 2022
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What to Look for in a Fiction Editor?
The recent changes in the publishing industry, such as the advent of self-publishing, have presented a number of
April 28, 2021
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Five Principles of a Thorough Self-Editing Process
Writing a book is a self-fulfilling activity. Self-editing can be equally satisfying when you understand
April 28, 2021
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How to Navigate the Four Stages of Book Editing: A Professional Editor’s Guide
As originally posted on ProWritingAid.com. Book Editing - It takes a great number of aspects
April 07, 2021
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6 Steps to Hiring a Good Book Editor
As originally posted on ProWritingAid.com. Editing is the most important investment you will
March 18, 2021
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10 Common Editing Mistakes Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
As originally posted on ProWritingAid.com There are thousands of minor details you must
January 28, 2021
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Professional Editor Vs. Self-Editing Software: How to Get the Most Out of Both
As originally posted on ProWritingAid.com Writing is a creative skill honed over a lifetime. You can transform your
June 17, 2020
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The Most Important Parts of a Dissertation or Thesis
If you are a graduate student with a thesis or dissertation to write, the project can be incredibly daunting. Where
January 24, 2020
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First Editing’s Featured Author, Aaron Woodson! (Podcast)
Our featured published author this week is the author of The Face of Expression. Aaron had the vision to publish his
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First Editing’s Featured Author, Aaron Woodson! (Video)
https://vimeo.com/385169210 Our featured published author this week is the author of The Face of Expression. Aaron
July 22, 2017
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Do I Need One Space or Two After a Period?
The “two spaces after period” rule was established during the days of typesetters, when additional space was needed
July 21, 2017
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History of the Ampersand Symbol
Ampersand The ampersand symbol we know first appeared in some graffiti on a Pompeian wall. It was around the first
July 19, 2017
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Misused Homophones: When Do I Use There, Their, or They’re?
Correct grammar is the basis for a well-written paper or article. “There,” “their,” and “they’re” are
July 14, 2017
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Grammar Tips for Texting
The world of texting is like the Wild West in some aspects. It’s wide open and almost without rules. The only rule
July 13, 2017
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How and When to Use the Ampersand
Primary ampersand usage varies from language to language. In Germany, the rule is to use the ampersand within formal or
July 11, 2017
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How To Use Possessive Nouns
It is one of the greatest challenges of a writer to get the grammar and spelling of words and sentences right. That is
June 26, 2017
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Editing First – What to Do Before Approaching an Agent
In today’s increasingly competitive market, it’s essential to have your manuscript as polished as possible before
June 14, 2017
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The Top Five Differences Between British and American English
When writing, especially in a scientific journal, it is prudent to check which version of English should be used. There
June 12, 2017
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The Top Five Grammar Mistakes Editors See
Every writer would like to believe his or her work is perfect. However, the best writers know that a little editorial
June 08, 2017
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How to Properly Use an Asterisk
The important thing to remember about an asterisk is simply that it points to something else. It does not convey an
June 02, 2017
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How to Edit Urban Slang
There are rules for writing—including using formal versus informal language when you write—that can extend to