10 Words or Phrases to Purge from Your Writing

10 Words or Phrases to Purge from Your Writing

Want to improve your writing and maybe even save some money at the same time? Before you submit your text to a professional editor, go over what you’ve written and think about eliminating ten commonplace words and phrases. I edit nonfiction and spend too much time and...
Caveat Emptor. Buyer Beware When Looking for a Qualified Editor.

Caveat Emptor. Buyer Beware When Looking for a Qualified Editor.

Caveat emptor, or buyer beware, is equally good advice for hiring an editor as it is for buying a washing machine, house, or automobile. An editor’s appearance on a list of editors—including members of freelance editorial associations—does not mean she or he is...