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July 23, 2020 Resources

The most common mistakes in technical and scientific writing — and their plain language solutions

​We all make mistakes when we write. It is part of the process. And, unlike speech, writing requires revision before you share your text as a product.


July 21, 2020 Resources

Tell your story. Elevate your brand.

Here are a few things for you to consider as you engage in crafting and sharing your effective brand story.


July 16, 2020 Resources

Clique, claque, cloqué

Some words, like clique, claque, cloqué, are just fun to say.


July 7, 2020 Resources

Six tips to fact-checking as a copyeditor

​Fact-checking is often an added task to a copyeditor’s already long list of duties, one that editors aren’t always thrilled to take on.


July 6, 2020 Resources

Show and tell editing: Commas of the founders

Any editing project involves a fair amount of taking commas from one place and putting them in another, but I always end up with some extras when I’m done.


June 23, 2020 Resources

Use Pinterest to grow your editing empire with the least amount of effort

Pinterest is a social media platform that editors often overlook when determining their marketing strategy.


June 22, 2020 Resources

Four tips for handling bad writing

Here are four things you can do to ensure a productive discussion with the author when discussing something that may need more than just a basic edit.


May 1, 2020 Conferences

AP Stylebook Changes announced at ACES 2020 Online

AP Stylebook addresses gender-neutral language, terms for older people in 2020 changes; publication frequency of the print book will be reduced.


May 1, 2020 Conferences

How to write great alt text — And why it matters

As the editor or writer of digital content, you want to reach all the members of your audience.


May 1, 2020 Conferences

Make your mark as a 20-something Editor

“You did it. You shifted the culture. You made your mark.”