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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How to Choose a Font for Your Document
How to Choose a Font for Your Document
Published Jul 22, 2023
Last Updated Jun 30, 2024You’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?
What Is a Macro in Microsoft Word?
Published Jul 15, 2023
Last Updated Feb 29, 2024When 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 […]
How to Make an Em Dash in Microsoft Word
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How to Proofread and Edit AI-Generated Writing
Published Jun 14, 2023
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025Rapidly 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)
Published May 15, 2023
Last Updated Mar 01, 2024Rhetorical 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
Published Apr 10, 2023
Last Updated Mar 04, 2024Previously, 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?
Published Apr 03, 2023
Last Updated Mar 26, 2025The 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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How to Check Unfamiliar Terms in Different English Dialects
Published Apr 01, 2023
Last Updated Dec 15, 2023Even for fluent speakers, English is not the easiest language to master. English has a rich history, and because of that, many English dialects exist that can differ in spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. As proofreaders and editors, having an opportunity to work with people from anywhere in the world is great, but it means we […]
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How to Save Your Revisions in Microsoft Word
Published Feb 27, 2023
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024To work as a freelance proofreader, it’s essential that you know the basics of popular word processing software such as Microsoft Word. One of the Microsoft Word tools that proofreaders use is the Compare feature, which allows you to generate both a Clean copy and a Track Changes copy to return to the client. Does […]
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What Is Copy Editing?
What Is Copy Editing?
Published Feb 25, 2023
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025Copy editing is an important part of preparing a document for publication. If you’re curious about what copy editing involves and how it differs from other forms of editing, you’re in the right place! In this blog post, we’ll answer your questions and show you how you can start a career as a copy editor. […]
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What Is Sensational Spelling?
What Is Sensational Spelling?
Published Feb 11, 2023
Last Updated Nov 28, 2024As a proofreader or editor, you’re used to spotting and correcting spelling errors. But what if the spelling error is intentional? In today’s blog post, we’re discussing sensational spelling – the deliberate misspelling of a word or term to draw an audience’s attention – and how to use it effectively. Sensational spelling is common in […]
