Editing Tips
From complete beginners to experienced editors, our blog has something for everyone! Learn about the different types of editing – developmental, comprehensive, line, and copy editing – and read our expert advice on editing all different types of documents (including business, creative, and academic).
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Proofreading and Editing Legal Writing
Proofreading and Editing Legal Writing
Published Jun 22, 2022
Last Updated Oct 23, 2024While we cover academic, creative, and business writing in the online proofreading course and online editing course (Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor), what about other writing types? How might proofreading and editing legal writing differ, for example? Well, there are some differences you will need to consider if you want to work with […]
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Medical Editing and Proofreading: A Guide for Beginners
Medical Editing and Proofreading: A Guide for Beginners
Published Jun 21, 2022
Last Updated Jan 05, 2026We focus on academic, creative, and business writing in the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses. But another rewarding area where proofreaders and editors may find work is medical editing. Here, we’ll outline what to expect when working in medical editing, how to build the necessary skills, and where to get started. What […]
Proofreading and Editing Journalism
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Your Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms
Published May 20, 2022
Last Updated Oct 07, 2026Every new skill brings with it a host of new terminology. For disciplines as complex and varied as proofreading and editing, that terminology can sometimes be overwhelming. But fear not! In this blog post, we present to you The Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms, our guide to the language of the trade. You’ll […]
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5 Tips on How to Write the Perfect Christmas Card
Published Dec 18, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner, and you’ve got a lot to do – wrapping presents, buying food, writing Christmas cards… the list goes on. It would be easy to let your proofreading standards slip! But to help you avoid this, we’ve come up with five tips on writing […]
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How to Use the Compare Tool in Microsoft Word
Published Dec 10, 2021
Last Updated Sep 12, 2025When proofreading your clients’ documents, keeping track of all your changes can be a chore. Thankfully, Microsoft Word has tools that can spare you the trouble. One is the Compare tool, a function used to highlight the differences between two documents. This function can be a lifesaver for proofreaders. In this post, we will walk […]
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Editing Tips: Editing IMRaD Essays
Published Nov 11, 2021
Last Updated May 16, 2023If you do a lot of academic editing or proofreading, chances are you will come across an IMRaD essay. Indeed, you may have worked on several without even knowing it! The term IMRaD stands for Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, which is a method of structuring essays. It’s worth yourself with this structure because it’s […]
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How to Annotate a PDF in Adobe Acrobat
Published Jul 22, 2021
Last Updated Jan 08, 2026As a freelance proofreader, you’ll likely be asked to proofread a PDF at some point. If you’re used to working in Microsoft Word, switching to a different format can feel daunting. Fortunately, with a bit of practice, proofreading a PDF becomes straightforward. In this post, we’ll show you how to annotate a PDF using Adobe […]
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Editing Tips: Fact-Checking Fiction
Published Jul 03, 2021
Last Updated Nov 21, 2024Fiction is all about the suspension of disbelief, and factual errors can be distracting. Thus, when editing or proofreading a novel, you might need to raise issues of factual accuracy for your client, especially when a work of fiction is set in the real world. In this post, then, we set out some tips on […]
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How to Create a Custom Shortcut in Microsoft Word
How to Create a Custom Shortcut in Microsoft Word
Published May 27, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024The keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Word can be useful when proofreading, giving you quick access to common commands. But what about when a command you need doesn’t have a shortcut? The solution is to create a custom keyboard shortcut or two. For example, rather than switching between All Markup and Simple Markup via the ribbon […]
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Scene Breaks in Books and Manuscripts
Scene Breaks in Books and Manuscripts
Published Feb 21, 2021
Last Updated Sep 18, 2025When a book is divided into sections, each chapter will typically start on a new page. But what about scene changes within a chapter? How do writers and publishers indicate a shift of perspective, time, or location? And what do you need to know about this when you’re proofreading creative writing? In this post, we […]
