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A competency framework for editors and proofreaders
A benchmark of good practice for editorial professionals A competency framework for editors has been…
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Copy Editors Matter
Yesterday copy editors on Twitter came out in solidarity with their colleagues in the New York Times. The paper is reported to be shifting to be more…
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freelance | business | copywriting | writing
10 quick ways to improve your business writing skills
This week I was going to write about something completely different, and not an article on how to hone your business writing skills to perfection. It’s been…
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Why storytelling builds connections with your customers
Story telling for business doesn’t need to be difficult Storytelling for business is one of the best ways to connect with your customers. If you’ve read my…
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How to Delete Styles in Microsoft Word
Time for a quick article that will teach you how to delete styles in Microsoft Word. You know how to work with styles in Word. You know…
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Who should edit my book?
Who should edit my book? If you’ve written a book and you intend to get it published this is probably a question you’ve asked yourself. And you…
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Tips for authors – scheduling work with your editor
Tips for working with an editor I hate having to turn down editorial work for projects that really interest me. I’m lucky in that I only tend…
