Autocorrect and Spellcheck are Your Frenemies! (Don't Let the Robots Win!)
In this world of voice-to-text and email disclaimers that say “I typed this with my thumbs, please ignore any errors,” it’s easy to let...
Self-Editing Hacks You Can't Live Without
Have you ever been at a cocktail party and heard yourself utter a piece of gossip that no one should have heard? As the words are leaving...
Who Cares about the Oxford Comma?
Okay, I admit it. I'm not totally and completely in love with the Oxford comma. Instead, as an editor, I love what the Oxford comma does:...
The Answer to the Editing Question You're Too Afraid to Ask
When I meet people for the first time, during the small-talk phase, I'm often asked what I do. When I explain that I work as an editor, I...
