How to use em dashes
Denise and Louise discuss em dashes, or em rules, and how to use them in fiction and non-fiction writing. Listen to find out more about:
January 8, 2020
THE EDITING ESSENTIALS BLOG
What is a comma splice?
Denise and Louise explain what a comma splice is, why you should usually avoid it, and how it can add clarity. Listen to find out
January 1, 2020
How to use en dashes
Denise and Louise discuss en dashes, or en rules, and how to use them in fiction and non-fiction writing. Listen to find out more about:
December 25, 2019
Developmental editing and critiques
Denise and Louise chat with editor Sophie Playle about developmental editing and critiques for fiction authors. Listen to find out more about: An overview of
December 18, 2019
Understanding semi-colons
Denise and Louise demystify (and stand up for) one of the most misunderstood pieces of punctuation – the semi-colon. Listen To Find Out More About:
December 11, 2019
Editing ‘unearned writing’
Denise and Louise chat with guest Tim Storm about the concept of unearned writing, and how to craft prose that’s authentic and plausible. Listen To
December 4, 2019
4 features of language that aren’t Americanisms
Denise and Louise chat about 4 features of written language that are often thought to be Americanisms but aren’t. Listen To Find Out More About:
November 27, 2019
Rob Drummond on grammar pedantry and peevery
Denise and Louise talk with linguist Rob Drummond about grammar pedantry, peevery, youth language, and non-standard language in context. Listen To Find Out More About:
November 20, 2019
The Editor's Note
Monthly updates from my desk to yours. Exclusive, actionable advice on writing and editing non-fiction.
