by Jeri Walker | May 2, 2016 | Editing Tips
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...
by Jeri Walker | Jan 4, 2016 | Editing Tips
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...
by Jeri Walker | Jul 21, 2014 | Editing Tips
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,...
by Jeri Walker | Nov 25, 2013 | Editing Tips, Featured
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...