There are so many creative people out there whose dream is to write a novel. If your dream is to write fiction, I’d like to encourage you with the story of one of my clients. Recently, I had the pleasure…
Is it Worth Hiring an Editor for Business Writing?
Do you write documents for business or government settings? Reports for upper management? Presentations for large groups? If so, your reputation may be riding on the finished product. When you absolutely have to get it right, it’s well worth hiring an…
How Does the Editorial Process Work?
If you’ve never had anything edited before, you may be wondering how it all works. Here is a brief outline of how it usually goes: You send me your material—proposal template, newsletter, Web site—whatever it is. You can email me…
I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means
Know Your Audience Have you ever seen The Princess Bride? It is a Rob Reiner film released in 1987, based on the 1973 novel by William Goldman. It’s a swashbuckling fairy tale with all the classic elements of a…
Does Your Company Need a White Paper?
If you’re a small- to medium-sized business, with or without a marketing department, you may be wondering if your company needs a white paper. What is a White Paper? A white paper is a document that falls somewhere in between…
Freelance Editors: Why Hire One?
If commas and semi-colons aren’t really your thing, you might be wondering why on earth anyone would hire an editor. You’d probably rather put the money right back into your business, where it would have the most impact. But what…