Editing Tips

Logical fallacies are deceptive or false arguments that use faulty reasoning to shift the direction of a discussion away from the main point. Whether you’re writing a critical essay or having a heated discussion with your neighbor, being aware of logical fallacies can help you build stronger arguments and establish credibility. As an academic editor, […]

For anyone who edits creative writing, understanding narrative structure can be extremely useful. There are many different ways of conceptualizing narrative structure, but one of the most common is known as the Hero’s Journey. In this post, we’ll explain what the Hero’s Journey is and how you can use it when editing your client’s work. […]

If you’re an editor who specializes in business writing, you’ll need to know what an executive summary is and how to edit one.  Executive summaries are key to saving time and resources. They allow busy professionals to quickly understand the main points of a report, proposal, or business plan. But what goes into a good […]

If you’ve worked with professional CVs before, you may feel prepared to proofread and edit an academic CV. But academic CVs serve a distinct purpose and come with different expectations. In academia, particularly in the US, a CV is used to apply for teaching roles, research positions, fellowships, and grants. Unlike a professional resume, it […]

The inverted pyramid is a handy tool used by journalists and business writers to structure their work. Understanding the inverted pyramid and how it’s used will help you to edit this type of writing. In this post, we explain the basics of the inverted pyramid so that you can use it to help assess your […]

The five “W”s are a principle widely used in journalism and copywriting, so they are worth understanding if you want to edit these types of writing. In this post, we’ll set out the basics of the five “W”s and how you can use them as an editor. What Are the Five “W”s? The five “W”s […]