Proofreading & Editing Tips

Skimp or Scrimp?
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...

A Simple Editing Checklist of the Basics
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...

Grammarly Is Great, but Can It Replace the Human Copy Editor?
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...