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Nov 6, 2009
How to Use the Semi-Colon: Punctuating With the Mark of Partial Separation
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Nov 3, 2009
How to Use the Colon: Punctuating With the Mark of Expectation
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Nov 2, 2009
The Spit Infinitive in English: A Controversial and Disputed Construction in English
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Stuart Duncan
Nov 2, 2009
The Difference Between There, Their, and They're: Three English Homophones That Cause Problems for Writers
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Stuart Duncan
Nov 1, 2009
Comma Rule No. 4—Interrupters: Use Commas to Offset Inserted Words, Clauses, and Phrases
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Oct 25, 2009
Comma Rule No. 3—Nonessential Elements: Use a Comma to Set Off Introductory and Trailing Phrases
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Oct 18, 2009
Comma Rule No. 2—Separating Items in a Series: Use Commas to Separate Three or More Details, Never Two
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Oct 15, 2009
Comma Rule No. 1—Joining Independent Clauses: Can Each Part of the Sentence Stand Alone?
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Greg Gildersleeve
Oct 15, 2009
Common Grammar Mistakes to Avoid: Tips on Writing Better and Improving Grammatical Skills
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Oct 15, 2009
Understanding Basic Grammar: Ideas for Improving Writing Skills
In: Editing (general)
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Oct 10, 2009
Editing 101: The Importance of Fact Checking: Copy Editing is Not Enough
In: Editing (general)
By: Barbara Hudgins
Oct 7, 2009
Grammar: The Marks of Good Quotations: The Proper Use of Quotation Marks
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Jackie Cornwell
Sep 22, 2009
How to Identify an Adverb in a Sentence: The Word That Modifies Verbs, Adjectives, and Other Adverbs
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Sep 21, 2009
Learn Commonly Misused Homonyms: Confusing Similar Sounding Words and Their Meanings
In: Editing (general)
By: Debby Mayne
Sep 19, 2009
The Different Kinds of Clauses: Clauses and Their Function Within Sentences
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Sep 9, 2009
Parts of Words – How Language is Formed: How Words are Built and Their Basic Parts
In: Structural/Substantive Editing
By: Ashley Anderson
Sep 4, 2009
Correcting Fused Sentences and Comma Splices: How to Identify Common Sentence Errors
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 25, 2009
Sentence Parallelism: How to Create Parallel Elements in Sentences
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 25, 2009
The Different Types of Sentences: How to Create Sentence Variety in Writing
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 24, 2009
What Is Paragraph Unity? How to Write a Unified Paragraph
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 24, 2009
What Is an Adverb? Using Sentence Modifiers Correctly
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 23, 2009
Active Versus Passive Voice: Writing Sentences to Emphasize Ideas
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 17, 2009
Commonly Confused Words: Then, Than, and Other Sound-Alike Words That are Often Misused
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 17, 2009
Correct Usage of Conjunctions: Connecting Words, Phrases, and Clauses
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Aug 14, 2009
One Simple Way to Improve Writing Skills: Instantly Make Writing More Active and Clear
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Christina Downs
Aug 7, 2009
Rules of Apostrophe Usage: Learn When to Use an Apostrophe
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 28, 2009
How to Avoid Sentence Fragments: Recognizing, Avoiding, and Correcting Sentence Errors
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 25, 2009
Using Pronouns Correctly: What Is Pronoun Case?
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 19, 2009
Usage of Semicolons and Colons: Avoiding Punctuation Errors
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 13, 2009
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement: The Theft of Intellectual Property
In: Editing (general)
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jul 9, 2009
What are Adjectives? Identifying and Using Adjectives Correctly
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jun 26, 2009
Four Ways to Effectivly Improve Your Writing: Conscientiously Correct and Avoid Common Writing Mistakes
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Sarah Smith
Jun 22, 2009
More Easy Ways to Avoid Grammar Errors: Common Grammar Mistakes & Simple Hints: There vs. Their vs. They're
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 21, 2009
Five Common Writing Mistakes: Errors That Commonly Appear in Writing
In: Editing (general)
By: Debbie Roome
Jun 21, 2009
Understanding and Removing Passive Writing: Passive Writing is a Common Fault
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Debbie Roome
Jun 16, 2009
Easy Ways to Avoid Grammar Errors: Common Grammar Mistakes & Simple Hints to Remember English Rules
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 15, 2009
Easy Way to Remember English Rules, Avoid Errors: Common Grammar Mistakes & Simple Cheats to Help Writing Improve
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 10, 2009
Ecofont – Creating Green Drafts: A Free Font That Saves Toner When Printing Drafts
In: Proofreading
By: Philip McIntosh
Jun 8, 2009
A Guide to the Parts of Speech: Learn the Difference Between an Adjective and an Adverb
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Cynthia Jones-Shoeman
Jun 8, 2009
How to Avoid Making Comma Errors: Use the Acronym LUCI to Remember Where to Place Commas
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Laura Steer
Jun 5, 2009
Commonly Misused Verbs: Usage of Sit, Sat, Lie, and Lay
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jun 4, 2009
The Rules of Capitalization: When and When Not to Capitalize Words
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Jun 1, 2009
When to Use Among or Amongst: The Difference Between Among and Amongst
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Scott Ferguson
May 29, 2009
Avoiding Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: How to Avoid Misplacing Modifiers in Sentences
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
May 27, 2009
Critiquing Others Leads to Self-Improvement: Objective Editing in Critique Groups Develops a Writer's Skills
In: Editing (general)
By: Karen Whiting
May 24, 2009
When to Use a Comma: The Rules of Comma Usage
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
May 12, 2009
When Elegant Language Went Missing: Language Lovers Deplore the Popular Expression
In: Editing (general)
By: Gene Owens
May 4, 2009
Is the Semicolon Necessary? Punctuation in the Digital Age
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Janet Byron Anderson
May 1, 2009
Types of Tom Swifties: Puns With Adverbs Celebrate Hundredth Anniversary in 2010
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Thomas Alan Gray
Apr 29, 2009
Editing Your Novel: Seven Practical Tips for Improving Your Manuscript
In: Fiction Editing
By: Jo Lamb-White
Apr 21, 2009
How to Revise a Manuscript: How Writers Make Their Work the Best it Can Be
In: Proofreading
By: Jan Czech
Apr 18, 2009
Basics of Peer Reviewing: A Good Feedback is Peer Review
In: Proofreading
By: Rafia Shujaat
Apr 10, 2009
Editing your Manuscript – Adding Length to a Novel: How to Add Fifty Page to a Too-Short Novel
In: Fiction Editing
By: Vickie Britton
Mar 10, 2009
The Difference Between Bring and Take: Commonly Misused Words
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Carol Rzadkiewicz
Feb 4, 2009
Tips for Editing Papers: Ways to Improve Your Grade in Writing
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Mary Peach
Jan 31, 2009
How to Find a Good Editor: Shopping for the Right Editor Can Take Time
In: Editing (general)
By: R.L. Coffield
Jan 27, 2009
Editing Writing Like a Pro: Copy Free of Grammar and Spelling Errors Will Impress Editors
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Janie Sullivan
Jan 19, 2009
Editing Entails Far More Than Proofreading: Editors Are a Vital Part of the Publishing Process
In: Editing (general)
By: R.L. Coffield
Dec 28, 2008
Adverbs are Really Unnecessary: A Look Into the Problem of Adverb Overusage
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Kenneth Burchfiel
Nov 17, 2008
How to Workshop Fiction: Developing Skills in Constructive Criticism
In: Editing (general)
By: Andrea Beca
Nov 14, 2008
Methods for Revision: Ridding Your Work of Even the Smallest Mistakes
In: Proofreading
By: Andrea Beca
Sep 27, 2008
Grammar Tips: Common Grammatical Errors In Speech and Writing Explained
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Walter Edwards
Sep 2, 2008
9 Simple Ways to Stronger Writing: These Editing Clues Help Avoid Weak Construction
In: Editing (general)
By: Rosanne Knorr
Aug 28, 2008
Writing Tips for Professionals: Learn to Avoid Common Writing Mistakes and Grammatical Errors
In: Editing (general)
By: Jessica Saras
Jun 29, 2008
What are Homonyms? Understanding English Grammar: Commonly Misused Homonyms
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Marion Grace Woolley
Jun 29, 2008
When to Use an Apostrophe: Understanding English Grammar: Apostrophes
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Marion Grace Woolley
Jun 13, 2008
Common Misuse of the Apostrophe: Some Still Have Difficulty Properly Integrating into Their Writing
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Justin Harrington
May 16, 2008
Editing one's Poetry: What to Listen for in Shaping the Perfect Poem
In: Editing (general)
By: Catherine Owen
Mar 3, 2008
Reference Books for Copyeditors: What Every New Copyeditor Needs to Have on Their Desk
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Lisa Rufle
Feb 20, 2008
Tips for Working with Editors: What Your Editors Really Want
In: Editing (general)
By: Elizabeth Richards
Jan 6, 2008
Using Constructive Criticism: How You Receive ConCrit Affects Your Writing and Publishing Chances
In: Editing (general)
By: Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Jan 6, 2008
How to Give Constructive Criticism: Giving Helpful ConCrit, Feedback and Editor's Remarks
In: Editing (general)
By: Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Sep 3, 2007
Conjunction Classes: Coordinating and Subordinating
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Aug 6, 2007
Before or After Quotation Marks: Where to Put Other Punctuation Ending a Quote
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Jul 11, 2007
Fighting Wordiness: 5 Quick Editing Tips
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Geoffrey Hineman
Jul 10, 2007
More Freelance Editorial Services: When Copyediting is not Enough
In: Editing
By: Karen Reiser
Jul 5, 2007
Beginning Editorial Services: Services the Beginning Freelance Editor Can Offer
In: Editing
By: Karen Reiser
Jun 29, 2007
That or Who? Knowing When Who Is More Appropriate than That
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Jun 10, 2007
That or Which? Don't Misuse These Relative Pronouns
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Jun 5, 2007
Progressive Versus Simple Tense: The Simplest Way to Say Something is Often The Best Way
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
May 23, 2007
Numerals or Words: Knowing When To Use Numerals and When to Spell Them Out
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
May 11, 2007
To Hyphenate or Not to Hyphenate: Knowing When to Hyphenate Compound Words
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
May 8, 2007
What is a Comma Splice? How To Recognize and Correct This Common Error
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Mar 6, 2007
What is a Copyeditor? Do you have what it takes to launch a copyediting career?
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Karen Reiser
Mar 6, 2007
Don't Show your Mom: Why your friends and family aren't good judges of your writing
In: Proofreading
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Feb 28, 2007
One Word or Two? Sometimes they have different meanings, sometimes they’re not words.
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Feb 16, 2007
What is Content Editing? How does it differ from editing for punctuation and grammar?
In: Structural/Substantive Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Feb 4, 2007
Show, Don't Tell: Learn how to engage your readers through written visuals
In: Structural/Substantive Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Jan 20, 2007
Formatting a PDF E-Book: How to properly format your font, paragraphs, and white space.
In: Structural/Substantive Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Nov 10, 2006
Use Quotes in your Book: How to Get Permission to Quote Someone in Your Book
In: Copyediting/Grammar & Style
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Oct 8, 2006
Apostrophes Show Ownership: Tips on using apostrophes properly
In: Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Aug 22, 2006
Editing How-To and Non-Fiction: Make sure all your links work.
In: Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Jun 29, 2006
What Professional Editors CAN'T Do for You
In: Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
Mar 19, 2006
Editing Event Articles: Putting together an informative event article
In: Structural/Substantive Editing
By: Kimberly Dawn Wells
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