Elicit or Illicit?

Elicit or Illicit?

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...
Catched? What Sometimes Happens When I Hear A Typo

Catched? What Sometimes Happens When I Hear A Typo

(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...
Skimp or Scrimp?

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

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...