The language of publishing explained
In this week’s episode of The Editing Podcast, Louise and I demystify the language of publishing – the terms professionals use to describe the parts
January 28, 2019
THE EDITING ESSENTIALS BLOG
What are the different levels of editing?
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Louise and I discuss the different levels of editing, why editing is worth doing, the order of play,
January 23, 2019
Writing fiction: Do I need proofreading and is it enough? (Louise Harnby guest post)
This week I’m delighted to have a guest post for you, written by Louise Harnby. Louise is a highly experienced fiction editor and proofreader, and she has
September 24, 2017
The A to Z of editing and proofreading your writing: part two
I looked at the first half of the alphabet, from Apostrophes to Method, in Part One of this article – if you missed it, why not hop
June 3, 2017
The A to Z of editing and proofreading your writing: part one
There’s a lot to think about when you edit your own writing — much more than just looking for typos. So here’s a run-down of some
May 28, 2017
7 problems when starting a blog and how to solve them
You’re thinking about this whole content marketing thing, and you’re wondering if it’s for you. But you don’t have a blog … oh wait, you do! It
April 28, 2017
Should I have my video transcript edited?
You’re creating great content, and you’re doing the right thing by thinking about how you can repurpose your videos. After all, you know that not
April 23, 2017
Worry-free Writing: How to use ‘ranging from …’ correctly
When should I use ‘ranging from’ in a sentence? This is an expression that we use when we’re listing items, to show that there is
April 9, 2017
The Editor's Note
Monthly updates from my desk to yours. Exclusive, actionable advice on writing and editing non-fiction.
