Resources: A List to Begin All Lists
January 15, 2014
A work in progress: a list of online sources and books on a range of subjects
Read MoreWhat Issues Editors Address: Part 1: The Trees and Leaves
November 14, 2013
I liken editing and writing to looking at the forest, trees, and leaves. Here are some issues of details and the mechanics of writing.
Read MoreDiction, Changing Phrasing, and Political Correctness: Guiding Word Choices and Examples
July 23, 2013
What guides word choices? Ideally, a combination of what is precise, what is clear and appropriate for the reader and context, and what serves the writer’s goals with the writing.
Read MoreWhen “Good Enough” Is Not Enough, or How the “It’s Digital; We Can Fix It Later” Argument and Sloppy Writing, Editing, and Proofreading Can Hurt You
July 9, 2013
There are some errors that just should NOT be made public. It’s basic quality control for businesses. Professional writers and editors and proofreaders using a careful process can help avoid these.
Read MoreLaura’s Go-To Sources for Fact-Checking a Range of Subjects
June 20, 2013
Fact-checking sources — online and reference book sources for an expanding range of subjects, audiences, and uses.
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