#CopyEdit: 5 Weak Words to Avoid (Infographic)

Weak words to avoid in our writing abound, but a select few tend to rear their heads time and time again. Don’t sweat their occurrence in earlier drafts, but do make sure to go on a seek and destroy mission in later drafts. You might even go so far as using the...
#AmEditing: Track Changes and Comments in Word

#AmEditing: Track Changes and Comments in Word

Two indispensable editing features include the Track Changes and Comments in Word. While undeniably powerful software tools, it can be overwhelming to learn how to best work within such files. This post will familiarize beginners with essential pointers for effective...
#Editor: Proofreading Sample

#Editor: Proofreading Sample

Two of my proofreading projects have just been published. This proofreading sample shows how Word’s Track Changes feature is used to correct errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. There is no restructuring or re-writing of sentences for clarity. However,...
#Editor: Copy Editing Sample

#Editor: Copy Editing Sample

It pleases me to announce the release of Susan P. Cooper’s collection of childhood stories Lessons from an Ordinary Life. I met Susan over a year and a half ago via the LinkedIn group Bloggers Helping Bloggers. Her support of fellow bloggers coupled with her...