Worry-free Writing: how to use a semicolon
How do I use a semicolon? Lots of people are not sure of how to use a semicolon and are bit scared of it, so
June 27, 2016
THE EDITING ESSENTIALS BLOG
Working as a freelance editor – the next five years
Plans We all love a plan. But there’s no point in having a plan if you don’t execute it. Hitting the big 5 with my
June 21, 2016
Working as a freelance editor – the first five years
This week I celebrated five years as a freelance proofreader and editor. Happy anniversary to me! A lot has happened in five years, and it’s
June 12, 2016
Worry-free Writing: how to use an ellipsis
What is an ellipsis? We’ve all seen them – and used them – those little dots that create suspense, or trail off dialogue. But have you ever stopped to
June 7, 2016
Worry-free Writing: it’s and its
What’s that apostrophe for? This is one of the most common word choice dilemmas that people admit to – many struggle with that apostrophe. Exactly
April 8, 2016
In summary – sit less, stand more, stretch often
My past few posts have gone into quite a lot of detail about the pros and cons of sitting and standing while at work, and
December 2, 2014
Is standing the new sitting? Approach with caution
In my last post, ‘Sitting is the new smoking‘, we established that movement should be an essential part of your daily work routine, and that
November 13, 2014
Sitting is the new smoking – kick the habit and get moving!
“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death.” This bold
November 12, 2014
The Editor's Note
Monthly updates from my desk to yours. Exclusive, actionable advice on writing and editing non-fiction.
