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    What Makes a Good Editor?

    What Makes a Good Editor?

    Published May 29, 2024
    Last Updated Nov 28, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    Whether you’re looking to engage one or become one, it’s a crucial question: What makes a good editor? There’s probably more to it than you imagine. It’s not just correcting the odd typo and dealing with rogue apostrophes. By the end of this post, we hope you’ll have a better idea of what to look […]

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    How to Become a Better Editor

    How to Become a Better Editor

    Published Apr 06, 2024
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Editing Tips
    • Skills And Experience

    Wondering how to become a better editor? Whether you’re just starting your editing career or are an experienced editor, we have some tips for you – nine of them, in fact! And by reading this post, you’re already well on the way to one of them… What Skills Does an Editor Need? When it comes […]

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    7 Advantages of a Certificate in Editing and Proofreading

    Published Feb 12, 2024
    Last Updated Mar 26, 2025

    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Online Learning
    • Skills And Experience

    Have you ever considered earning a certificate in editing and proofreading to jump-start your freelance career? While many aspiring freelancers focus on either one or the other, taking a course for both at the same time actually has lots of advantages worth considering. In this blog post, we’ll explore 7 key advantages: Keep reading to […]

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    How to Navigate the Writer-Editor Relationship

    Published Dec 25, 2023
    Last Updated Nov 20, 2024

    • Freelance Tips

    For a freelance writer or editor, knowing how to build a harmonious writer–editor relationship is key to your success. Writers and editors both play important roles in the content production process. They need to work together effectively to make sure a piece of content is the best it can be. This post will explain exactly […]

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    What Is a Scopist? (And How to Become One)

    Published Dec 11, 2023
    Last Updated Jul 08, 2024

    • Freelance Tips
    • How To Become A Freelancer
    • Skills And Experience

    The work of a scopist is so behind the scenes that the job title doesn’t even appear in the dictionary. The role may seem invisible, but it’s vital to the accuracy of court transcripts. Read on to learn what this job involves and how to become a scopist. What Is Scoping? What indeed? As previously […]

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    What Is the Difference Between an Acronym and an Initialism?

    Published Nov 30, 2023
    Last Updated May 27, 2025

    • Common Errors
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation

    Do you know the difference between an acronym and an initialism? They are both types of abbreviations, and both terms refer to shortened forms made up of a set of capitalized letters (rather than a shortened word, such as Dr.). However, they have different meanings and work in different ways. To help you nail down […]

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    What's the Difference Between Active and Passive Voice?

    Published Nov 05, 2023
    Last Updated May 27, 2025

    • Editing Tips
    • Grammar
    • Proofreading Tips

    Do you know the difference between active and passive voice? Don’t worry if you don’t! It’s an area that’s often misunderstood or overlooked, especially by those who are new to proofreading. But understanding the effect and purpose of both the active and the passive voice is valuable for proofreaders and editors. By recognizing the distinction […]

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    Halloween or Hallowe’en?

    Published Oct 31, 2023

    • Proofreading Tips
    • Punctuation
    • Spelling

    Boo! Grab your masks, pumpkins, and bowls of candy. It’s that time of the year again! Halloween is celebrated on October 31 in the US and other parts of the world. Though you’re probably familiar with the spelling Halloween, you might have come across an alternative spelling: Hallowe’en. In this post, we’ll talk about where […]

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  • What Is the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

    What Is the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

    What Is the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

    Published Oct 03, 2023
    Last Updated Apr 15, 2025

    • Editing Tips
    • Proofreading Tips
    • Vocabulary Tips

    Do you know the difference between proofreading and editing? People often use the terms interchangeably, but proofreading and editing are, in fact, distinct tasks. In this blog post, we’ll explain: Read on to learn more. The Stages of the Publication Process Editing and proofreading are both ways to polish a piece of writing. However, they […]

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    What Is a Lede in Journalism?

    What Is a Lede in Journalism?

    Published Sep 14, 2023
    Last Updated Jun 29, 2024

    • Business Writing
    • 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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