Thoughts are an important part of copyediting fiction and creative nonfiction. Taking your reader deep into the point-of-view (POV) character requires opening up the character’s mind. But how do you do this? H […]

By Rachel Bradley
 

Comforting.

Safe.

The brand new bed frame, distressed to appear old,

weathered.

Elegant curves.

Cradling the nest where I find repose.

It has been a place of r […]

One of the first things I remember from my early days of editing is wondering what on earth em dashes and en dashes were. I’d come across the words on occasion, and it was finally time to get to the bottom of t […]

For a group of people who adore rules and guidelines, it’s ironic that a clear-cut definition for copyediting is hard to come by. Publishers will likely have their own definition and expectations, which can vary f […]

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs. They join two parts of the sentence that depend on each other to form a complete thought. Today the spotlight is on one specific pair, either-or.

As a correlative […]

I used to be a planner. My first husband once told me I was the most dependable, disciplined person he knew. As the second of only two of us in my family of eight children to graduate from college, I had given it […]

9. Eliminate Distractions
This key compliments keeping a schedule. It’s mind-blowing how quickly phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media can drain our work time. When you’re on the clock, focus on […]

5. Invest in a Blue Light Filter for Your Computer

I only discovered this after I started working full time. I realized my eyes were beyond fatigued after standing at my computer eight hours a day. So I did […]