Proofreading & Editing Tips

With Christmas around the corner, I thought I’d suggest the best, most unique present you could give your loved ones (at least, in my opinion, and remember, I’m an editor who loves words and stories). So here is my suggestion: write your life story or memoir, and...

You certainly don’t want to get these two words mixed up, especially since one of the words is used to describe behavior that is immoral and/or illegal (they don’t always overlap you know—something can be immoral but not illegal, and vice versa). The other day, I was...

(Yes, I know it’s not really a typo if it is spoken and not printed…)  Carpe diem is my favorite Latin phrase. I like the idea of seizing opportunities, making things count, and being purposeful. It’s probably why I’ve created lots of family traditions with my...

I spotted apparent confusion over these two words twice in one day while editing through my queue of projects. Since the economy isn’t ideal and wallets are emptying quicker these days, it seems important to get these words right and to understand the subtle...

I recently updated my resume and realized I’ve been doing full-time copy editing for well over 10 years. I also realized that I have far more grey hair and wrinkles than I did just last year. But they say with age comes wisdom, and I’m here to give you a proper...

Is Grammarly helpful? Yes. Do I use it much? No, but that has more to do with my history as a professional copy editor and proofreader than anything else. Grammarly quickly scans a piece of text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The premium paid...