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Articles from 2021

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September 14, 2021 Editing Skills

5 pairs of uncommon confusable words

Andy Hollandbeck looks at five commonly confused words.


September 13, 2021 Resources

The Chicago Manual of Style launches in PerfectIt 5

The Chicago Manual of Style moves into proofreading software for the first time, and PerfectIt will be its platform.


September 8, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Lauryn Smith du Toit

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September 1, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Marinda Valenti

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August 27, 2021 Editing Skills

Getting paid by the project

When a client pays a fixed price for a project, rather than an hourly rate, it’s important for freelance editors to use their time wisely.


August 25, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Anna Tribolet

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August 24, 2021 Editing Skills

Connecting writing to architecture, design and building

The disciplines of writing and architectural design share an inherent bond.


August 20, 2021 Grammar Usage

To be, or not to be: A grammatical error

Editors should understand the possible pitfalls of anthropomorphism.


August 18, 2021 Interview with an Editor

Interview with an editor: Suzanne Arnold

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August 13, 2021 Editing Skills

Avoiding anachronisms in fiction

An object that should not yet exist when a story takes place can stop readers in their tracks. Here’s what editors can do to catch these factual errors.