I have a lot of regular clients for whom English is not their first language. They have something important to… Read more Writing Effectively When English is Your Second Language
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How to Write a Sentence
Correct grammar isn’t enough. It takes more than a great plot to make a great story, and it takes more… Read more How to Write a Sentence
Can you be a creative editor?
Is editing a creative act? Can a writer who makes a living as an editor find something fulfilling in the… Read more Can you be a creative editor?
What To Edit Out: How “Suddenly” Kills Suspense
I shouldn’t have to be told. Without exception, the word “suddenly” is a waste of space at the beginning of… Read more What To Edit Out: How “Suddenly” Kills Suspense
“To be,” Considered: Another Editing Tip
Improving writing, beginning with sentence structure: When taking that second or third pass at revising your piece of writing, consider… Read more “To be,” Considered: Another Editing Tip
Editing the Authentic Voice: The Manuscript Editor’s Ethos
Meticulous, but respectful: When you entrust your work to an editor, you should have some idea of her philosophy and… Read more Editing the Authentic Voice: The Manuscript Editor’s Ethos
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