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With Regard to a Common Mistake . . .
In regard to and with regard to are examples of phrases we use to connect ideas. They mean “with respect to.” But…
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Strong Writing: A Career-Advancing Skill
I can’t think of a job that doesn’t require some amount of writing. It’s not always listed in a job description, but…
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Eye-Opening Tips for Working with Your Editor in 2017
As you begin a new year filled with new writing projects, it’s helpful to think about how to have an effective relationship…
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Give the Gift of Clarity
Said the editor to her client, Do you see what I see? At first, the client didn’t see what the editor saw…
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Different Kinds of Dashes
As we dash to the end of 2016, it’s important to remember there are different kinds of dashes: the hyphen, the en…
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How Editing Applies to Thanksgiving Dinner
This Thanksgiving, what would happen if you placed an uncarved turkey on the table and told your guests to start eating? They…
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Which Witch?
Homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings) can be confusing. They’re one of those things that makes…
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Scare Quotes: Just in Time for Halloween
Halloween is approaching, so it’s time to visit the pumpkin patch. You might see scarecrows there. Just like scarecrows can deter birds…
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Consistent Use of Terms
Yesterday, I was reading an article in which the author used the terms fall and autumn interchangeably when referring to the season.…