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).

  • Dialogue Tags: 10 Other Ways to Say "Said"

    Dialogue Tags: 10 Other Ways to Say "Said"

    Sep 27, 2023

    • Creative Writing
    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips

    Effective dialogue tags are a powerful tool in a writer’s arsenal, helping to bring characters and conversations to life. While the trusty old “said” is a reliable choice, there are countless other options to explore. If you proofread or edit creative writing, you’ve probably encountered manuscripts overloaded with “said” dialogue tags. Today, we’ll show you […]

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  • What Is a Lede in Journalism?

    What Is a Lede in Journalism?

    Sep 14, 2023

    • Business Editing
    • Editing Tips
    • Spelling

    Have you ever heard of a lede in journalism? A lede is the first few sentences in a piece of journalistic writing, and writers use it to grab the reader’s attention. It’s important to use a lede because readers are like balloons – once they leave your hand, you may never catch them again! Having […]

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  • What Are the 3 Types of Irony?

    Sep 02, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips

    Did you know that there are three types of irony? Each works slightly differently, but all three are effective ways to draw a reader’s attention. If you’re not familiar with them yet, don’t worry! In this blog post, we’ll: Keep reading to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about irony! What Is Irony? Irony […]

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  • How to Choose a Font for Your Document

    Jul 22, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Formatting
    • Proofreading Tips

    You’ve put time and effort into crafting a piece of writing, and now it’s time to select a font style as the finishing touch. But with so many options, how do you know which one to pick? Whether you’re working on a creative writing project or a professional resume, you should always choose a font […]

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  • What Is a Macro in Microsoft Word?

    Jul 15, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Formatting
    • Proofreading Software and Tools
    • Proofreading Tips

    When it comes to Microsoft Word, you might be an expert in things like font styles, bullet lists, and headings – but what about recording macros? Although macros are a little more advanced than some of Word’s other formatting tools, once you get the hang of them, they can be very useful and save you […]

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  • How to Make an Em Dash in Microsoft Word

    Jul 10, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Software and Tools
    • Proofreading Tips

    An em dash (the longest of the three dashes) is one of the most versatile punctuation marks. Like commas and parentheses, it can be used to set off extra information, or it can be used to introduce a clause that expands on previous information. While some writers consider em dashes less formal than commas, it’s […]

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  • How to Proofread and Edit AI-Generated Writing

    Jun 14, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Professional
    • Proofreading Tips

    Rapidly advancing AI writing tools such as ChatGPT have already started to impact the world of content creation. And if you’re considering a career as a freelance proofreader or editor, you’re probably wondering how this could affect your future business. The truth is that while AI can produce content quickly and efficiently, it’s not perfect […]

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  • 12 Fascinating Rhetorical Devices (And How to Use Them)

    May 15, 2023

    • Editing Tips

    Rhetorical devices are everywhere, so as an editor, you’ll need to know what to do when you encounter them. But do you know your alliteration from your anaphora? How about the difference between epanalepsis and epistrophe? If it’s all Greek to you, don’t panic – just read our guide to 12 rhetorical devices and how […]

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  • How to Track Changes in Google Docs

    How to Track Changes in Google Docs

    Apr 10, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Software and Tools
    • Proofreading Tips

    Previously, we covered how to use the track changes and compare tools in Microsoft Word. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how to track changes in Google Docs.  As a freelancer, you may come across clients who use Google Docs to collaborate on content. Understanding how to use Google Docs’ editing tools […]

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  • Native Speaker vs. Fluent Speaker: Which Term Is Best?

    Native Speaker vs. Fluent Speaker: Which Term Is Best?

    Apr 03, 2023

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading recently announced that it’s asking its writers to stop using the terms “native” or “non-native” when referring to language speakers – and is instead advising that they use “fluent” or “non-fluent.” At Knowadays, we’ve opted to do the same and will no longer use these phrases in our […]

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