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# Right Touch Editing

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## Posts

- [The Writing Resource](https://www.righttouchediting.com/blog/) - A language blog for writers and editors, with a side of business advice for editors and their clients.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "Try And"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/09/28/rewriting-the-zombies-try-and/) - Some language experts learned that you must replace the phrase "try and" with "try to." So, let's try and debunk that zombie rule. (Spoiler alert: we do!)
- [Ending the Tug of War over Parallelism](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/09/14/ending-the-tug-of-war-over-parallelism/) - Parallelism is something copyeditors and writers often disagree about. With a little research and a lesson in grammar, we can end this age-old debate.
- [Usable Usage: Could You Care Less?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/04/01/usable-usage-could-you-care-less/) - Is it "I couldn't care less" or "I could care less," and does the difference matter? The question isn't as straightforward as it seems.
- [I'll Take the Percent Increase for $84, Please](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/08/03/ill-take-the-percent-increase-for-84-please/) - There's often confusion about the difference between "percent" and "percentage points." Let's clarify using math equations and real world examples.
- [Choosing the Editing Conference that's Right for You](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/10/05/choosing-the-editing-conference-thats-right-for-you/) - Whether you prefer something virtual or in-person, attending an annual editing conference is a great way to develop your skills and network with other editors.
- [Vocab Builder: It's Kismet](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/08/17/vocabulary-builder-its-kismet/) - Enhancing our vocabulary with new words is a great way to spice up your writing and keep readers engaged. This list will help when you're feeling repetitive.
- [Vocab Builder: Sounds Good to Me](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/09/21/vocab-builder-sounds-good-to-me/) - A writer's diction, or word choice, is imperative to conveying the work's intended meaning. This list will help spice up your writing and engage your readers.
- [When Your Creativity Has Tapped Out](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/05/19/when-your-creativity-has-tapped-out/) - Completing a large project can drain you of your creativity. Thankfully, there are many ways to relax and recharge your creative spark
- [Nine Words to Avoid in Your Writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/04/29/nine-words-to-avoid-in-your-writing/) - Don't let your readers get distracted from your message by using a word that riles them up. Become familiar with skunked terms.
- [Finding the Right Fit: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Freelance Editor](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/09/07/finding-the-right-fit-questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-freelance-editor/) - Hiring a freelance editor is a great way to elevate your company's writing, but it's important to ask questions that will ensure that you find the perfect fit.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: Don't Use "Each" for "Either"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/08/31/rewriting-the-zombies-dont-use-each-for-either/) - While you may have learned that the words "each" and "either" have different meanings, this is actually a zombie rule that does not need to be followed.
- [Forget Everything Strunk & White Told You](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/08/24/forget-everything-strunk-white-told-you/) - An investigation, sparked by a tweet, into what’s wrong with Strunk & White and some ideas for what you should read instead.
- [Vagueness and Clarity in And/Or](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/08/10/vagueness-and-clarity-in-and-or/) - Some language experts hate the use of and/or, even though the term appears in millions of texts. When used correctly, and/or illustrates choices to readers.
- [How to Grow Your Editing Business with Referrals](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/03/21/how-to-grow-your-editing-business-with-referrals/) - One goal of my editorial services business is to gain more clients who are similar to my favorite clients. A while back, at Communication Central’s annual conference, I attended “Rev Up Your Business with Referral Power” presented by Jake Poinier, aka Dr. Freelance. Poinier outlined how I can find those desired clients. Why Referrals? I
- [Writing with Suffixes: Er Words](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/07/20/writing-with-suffixes-er-words/) - Writing with suffixes can show you just how versatile language is. Let's investigate the suffix “-er” and some examples of its usage.
- [Red Pencil Roundup: Taking a Leap and Improving Your Skills](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/07/27/red-pencil-roundup-taking-a-leap-and-improving-your-skills/) - This collection of live tweets from the 2023 Red Pencil Conference will inspire you to launch the freelance editing business you've been dreaming about.
- [Asking for Work or Advice? Mind Your Manners](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/06/02/asking-for-work-or-advice-mind-your-manners/) - The easy camaraderie of the editor community can often lead us to forget our manners. Thankfully, there are easy ways to avoid this.
- [The "Due To" Argument: Prescriptivism vs. Descriptivism](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/02/18/the-due-to-argument-prescriptivism-vs-descriptivism/) - How do you feel about the phrase "due to"? Does it just mean "attributable to" to you, or can it also mean "because of"? The answer largely depends on your perspective.
- [Mostly Useful Redundancies](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/04/20/mostly-useful-redundancies/) - Critical language professionals frequently motivate editors to get rid of redundancies in written works. However, redundancies are no longer all bad.
- [Addressing AI with Authors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/06/25/addressing-ai-with-authors/) - Suspect AI use in a manuscript? Learn how to approach the conversation with curiosity, professionalism, and a focus on improving the text.
- [Project Management Software, Part 1: Recognizing the Need](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/10/30/project-management-software-part-1-recognizing-the-need/) - Editing chaos costs time, money, and sanity. Instead of jumping right to pricey project management software, try these simple tools to bring order to your editorial projects.
- [Music to Write To](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/06/11/music-to-write-to/) - A great writing playlist does more than fill silence. Here's how mood, lyrics, and soundtracks can help you stay focused and productive.
- [Genitives & Attributive Modifiers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/06/13/genitives-attributive-modifiers/) - Punctuation marks may be small, but they have a big impact! The apostrophe is no exception. Here's how to determine when an apostrophe is needed in a phrase.
- [Why Freelance Editors Should Attend Their Clients' Conferences](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/05/26/why-freelance-editors-should-attend-their-clients-conferences/) - For freelance editors, attending conferences offers valuable opportunities for marketing and networking with their desired clientele.
- [Punctuation Point: Defending the Em Dash](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2016/12/09/punctuation-point-defending-the-em-dash/) - A dash is a beautiful, handy piece of punctuation--as long as it's used properly. Read on of tips for using the em dash.
- [Dash It All](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/01/27/dash-it-all/) - Hyphens and dashes are common pieces of punctuation that can really improve your writing—if you know how to use them.
- [AI Isn’t Killing Editors. Sitting It Out Might.](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/05/28/ai-isnt-killing-editors-sitting-it-out-might/) - AI is changing editing, not eliminating it. The real risk may be refusing to engage with the tools reshaping the profession.
- [Discerning AI-Generated Text from Human Writing, Part 1](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/08/14/discerning-ai-generated-text-from-human-writing-part-1/) - AI detectors claim to spot GenAI text, but they often fail. The truth is messier, and false positives can do some harm to human writers' reputations. Here’s why it’s not so simple.
- [Discerning AI-Generated Text from Human Writing, Part 2](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/08/28/discerning-ai-generated-text-from-human-writing-part-2/) - AI can generate text, but it can’t truly write. By spotting gaps in logic, tone, and thought, you can often tell human writing from GenAI output.
- [AI Isn't All or Nothing—Let's Talk About It](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/04/23/ai-isnt-all-or-nothing-lets-talk-about-it/) - Editors don’t have to choose between fear and blind trust in AI. Here’s a practical look at how the profession can adapt and move forward.
- [AI Isn’t for Everyone—And That’s Okay](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/05/14/ai-isnt-for-everyone-and-thats-okay/) - Not every professional workflow benefits from AI. Explore the practical reasons some writers and editors choose to keep their process AI free.
- [Adapting to Work-at-Home Life](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/03/17/adapting-to-work-at-home-life/) - Working from home can feel unsettling and scary. These 10 tips can help you make the adjustment easier and quicker.
- [Learning to Manage Your Work Tasks](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/09/10/learning-to-manage-your-work-tasks/) - Learn to manage your tasks instead of letting them manage you.
- [When Your Work Tasks Manage You](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/09/03/when-your-work-tasks-manage-you/) - No matter how carefully you plan your day, sometimes the universe just takes over.
- [In Defense of Jargon](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/10/22/in-defense-of-jargon/) - Jargon is often criticized as meaningless and opaque. That's blaming the tool instead of the user.
- [A Beginner's Guide to Matching Someone Else's Writing Voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/04/09/a-beginners-guide-to-matching-someone-elses-writing-voice/) - Learning to match someone else’s writing voice is part skill, part analysis. Here’s how to study your own style, break down theirs, and blend the two seamlessly.
- [What You Need to Know About Freelance Editing Contracts](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/02/24/freelance-editing-contracts/) - Though not every editing job is put under contract, even low-risk projects would benefit from outlining the details with the client.
- [Avoiding Editorial Team Burnout: The Deeper Dimensions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/03/26/avoiding-editorial-team-burnout-the-deeper-dimensions/) - To prevent editorial burnout, leaders must look beyond workload. Learn how career growth, strong relationships, and community connection drive well-being and content quality.
- [How to Deal With Being Edited](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/03/12/how-to-deal-with-being-edited/) - Having your work edited can be uncomfortable, but it’s essential. Here's how to approach edits with the right mindset and use feedback to strengthen your work.
- [Sales Funnels for Editors: Be Where Clients Can Find You](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/09/12/sales-funnels-for-editors-be-where-clients-can-find-you/) - Sales funnels are clever marketing tools that can help freelance editors identify and connect with potential clients—and ultimately grow their businesses.
- [Avoiding Editorial Team Burnout: The Foundation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/02/26/avoiding-editorial-team-burnout-the-foundation/) - Burnout hits editorial teams hard. Learn how leaders can reduce stress, protect focus time, and create a culture that supports sustainable performance.
- [How to Write When You Just Don't Have the Motivation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/02/12/how-to-write-when-you-just-dont-have-the-motivation/) - If you're struggling to write when motivation is low, small steps matter. Here’s how to start with one sentence and build enough momentum to finish the work.
- [Should You Leave Freelance Editing for an Employee Position?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/02/should-you-leave-freelance-editing-for-an-employee-position/) - Considering shifting from freelance editing to becoming an employee? Here are the most important questions to ask yourself, and the most important ones to ignore.
- [What Does "Deciding the Work" Really Mean for Freelance Editors?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/01/29/what-does-deciding-the-work-really-mean-for-freelance-editors/) - Deciding the work isn’t about ignoring clients' requests, it’s about expertise. Here’s how freelance editors define scope, process, and professional boundaries.
- [Proving Copyediting’s Worth](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/09/16/proving-copyeditings-worth/) - As practitioners, copyeditors know why editing is important. But those who would hire us sometimes need convincing.
- [New Year, Same Business: How to Set Goals You'll Actually Keep](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2026/01/15/new-year-same-business-how-to-set-goals-youll-actually-keep/) - Struggling to stick to your business goals? Here’s a realistic approach to annual planning that helps you set achievable goals and build long-term success.
- [The Words That Defined 2025](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/12/18/the-words-that-defined-2025/) - Explore the words that defined 2025 and what they reveal about our culture, technology, and the changing ways we communicate in a digital world.
- [Freelancer Tax Tip: Organizing Your Business Expenses](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/12/22/freelancer-tax-tip-organizing-your-business-expenses/) - The start of a new year means that tax season is around the corner. To help you prepare, here are my best tips for organizing your business expenses.
- [Hyphenating "X-Year-Olds," Part 2: What We Actually Do](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/10/27/hyphenating-x-year-olds-part-2-what-we-actually-do/) - Would you write 56-years-old, or 56 years old? There's more than one answer, so let's investigate why so many writers disagree.
- [Hyphenating "X-Year-Olds" Part 1: What the Experts Say](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/10/20/hyphenating-x-year-olds-part-1-what-the-experts-say/) - Would you write 56-years-old, or 56 years old? Hyphenation can be confusing for editors, especially when certain style guides disagree.
- [Getting Rid of "Get"?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/03/24/getting-rid-of-get/) - Sometimes, copyediting rules can be subjective. The common yet controversial use of the word "get" is no exception.
- [What to Get Your Favorite Writer for Christmas](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/12/11/what-to-get-your-favorite-writer-for-christmas/) - Holiday shopping for the writer in your life? These essential books on style, structure, and craft make perfect holiday gifts for creators of every kind.
- [Plan, Pause, Restart: Three Ways to Make Holiday Time Off Truly Restful](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/11/20/plan-pause-restart-three-ways-to-make-holiday-time-off-truly-restful/) - Make your holiday break actually feel like a break. These three tips will help you plan ahead, unplug with confidence, and return to work refreshed and focused.
- [8 Ways Freelancers Can Act More Like Business Owners](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/03/16/8-ways-freelancers-can-act-more-like-business-owners/) - Editors are naturally helpful people, but it's important to not let this impact your business. Here are some important ways to act more like a business owner.
- [Project Management Software, Part 2: Making the Decision](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/11/06/project-management-software-part-2-making-the-decision/) - Unsure if your team’s ready for project management software? Learn how to assess your needs, avoid chaos, and choose the right system for lasting efficiency.
- [Skip the Rewrites: The 10-30-90 Writing Method](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/11/17/the-10-30-90-writing-method/) - Need help with a writing project but worried about the lengthy editing process? Learn how Right Touch Editing makes things quick, easy, and accessible!
- [Refilling the Well: Bouncing Back from Creative Burnout](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/10/16/refilling-the-well-bouncing-back-from-creative-burnout/) - If you're feeling drained after a creative push, you might be facing more than burnout. Learn how to spot and recover from creative fatigue before it kills your spark.
- [Why You Can’t Have Fast, Good, and Cheap](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/09/24/why-you-cant-have-fast-good-and-cheap/) - When you have to choose two options from "fast, good, and cheap," what do you get?
- [Do We Appreciate the Breadth of Appreciate?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/03/31/do-we-appreciate-the-breadth-of-appreciate/) - A rule exists claiming that the word "appreciate" should not be used to mean "value." Interestingly, multiple dictionaries beg to differ.
- [Grammar Bite: Don't Dangle Your Participle](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/05/06/grammar-bite-dont-dangle-your-participle/) - What's a participle and how on earth would you know it's dangling? A quick grammar lesson to help you fix danglers and say what you mean.
- [Speed Up Your Editing Without Losing Your Human Edge](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/09/11/speed-up-your-editing-without-losing-your-human-edge/) - Despite growing fears, GenAI tools can’t replace human editors. But they can help us work faster! These tools will boost editing speed without losing quality.
- [Centering Around Logic](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/02/02/centering-around-logic/) - Those who prioritize logic in their writing often avoid phrases like "center around." However, this common idiom is not as bad as you think.
- [Punctuation Point: How to Use Brackets](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/11/25/punctuation-point-how-to-use-brackets/) - Brackets are those square parentheses next to the letter P on most keyboards: [ ]. Do you know how to use them properly?
- [5 Tips for Writing Cleaner Copy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/11/02/5-tips-for-writing-cleaner-copy/) - Before you hire an editor to review your writing project, you can save yourself money and your editor lots of time by following these five helpful tips.
- [In Order to Trim the Deadwood](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/09/17/in-order-to-trim-the-deadwood/) - “In order to” is a phrase copyeditors love to delete. But should we?
- [The Power of the Midyear Pause: Refocusing Your Editing Business](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/06/26/the-power-of-the-midyear-pause-refocusing-your-editing-business/) - Feeling stuck in the weeds of your editing business? A midyear review can bring clarity, celebrate wins, and reset your goals for success in the months ahead.
- [Deadline Doom: How to Write Smart, Not Frantic](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/06/12/deadline-doom-how-to-write-smart-not-frantic/) - Pressed for time on a manuscript? Don’t panic. Here's four triage strategies to focus your writing, cut the fluff, and finish strong before the clock runs out.
- [AI in Publishing: Trust Issues Writers Need to Be Aware Of](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/05/30/ai-in-publishing-trust-issues-writers-need-to-be-aware-of/) - GenAI is reshaping publishing, raising legal and ethical concerns. Here's how writers can stay transparent and use AI responsibly to maintain audience trust.
- [Say Good-bye to the No-Vacation Nation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/10/14/say-good-bye-to-the-no-vacation-nation/) - How can you do your best work if you’re worn out? Everyone needs rest, but Americans just don't seem to get enough of it.
- [Procrastination: A Writer's Secret Weapon](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/05/08/procrastination-a-writers-secret-weapon/) - Procrastination isn’t a flaw—it’s part of the process. Learn how to plan for it, work with it, and even use it to improve your writing and productivity.
- [A Quick Guide to Dealing with Errors in Editing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/09/30/a-quick-guide-to-dealing-with-errors-in-editing/) - It’s tempting to think that hiring an editor means your manuscript will be completely free of errors. But no editing job is perfect.
- [Why Your Website Needs Great Copy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/05/13/why-your-website-needs-great-copy/) - You wrote something, and it's good. Good copy might get you noticed, but great copy is more likely to nudge your audience toward conversion.
- [Avoiding Harm: Copyediting for Conscious Language](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/07/28/avoiding-harm-copyediting-for-conscious-language/) - Editing for harm in a written work can be a tricky process, so familiarizing yourself with conscious language is a great place to start.
- [Should Your Editing Prices Be Visible on Your Website?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/04/24/should-your-editing-prices-be-visible-on-your-website/) - Should freelance editors list their prices online? It depends! Here are the pros, cons, and smart compromises to help you choose what’s right for your business.
- [Sticking the Landing: Tips for Writing Strong Conclusions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/04/10/sticking-the-landing-tips-for-writing-strong-conclusions/) - Struggling to end your manuscript? Sean Brenner shares details on three effective conclusion styles to help you finish strong and keep your readers engaged.
- [Surviving and Thriving as an Editor in Lean Times](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/03/27/surviving-and-thriving-as-an-editor-in-lean-times/) - The freelance editing market faces challenges from AI and economic slowdowns, but editors can adapt by exploring new fields and diversifying their services.
- [How to Choose a Professional Editing Organization](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/12/03/how-to-choose-a-professional-editing-organization/) - Is joining a professional editors organization worthwhile? 6 questions to ask to find out.
- [Breaking the Blank Page: Two Simple Tricks for Writing Stronger Intros](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/03/13/breaking-the-blank-page-two-simple-tricks-for-writing-stronger-intros/) - Struggling to write an intro? Simple tricks such as beginning with the body or crafting a thesis first can make tackling that blank page easier.
- [From Puzzle to Plan: Organizing Complex Writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/02/14/from-puzzle-to-plan-organizing-complex-writing/) - Beginning a new writing project can be difficult, but having an organized plan to follow can support your flow and help you piece your ideas together like a good puzzle.
- [Creatives and Digitals: Clarifying Common Industry Jargon](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/10/13/creatives-and-digitals-clarifying-common-industry-jargon/) - Some industries use jargon that can confuse wide audiences. For instance, many PR agencies use the words "creative" and "digital" as nouns.
- [Email Is Temporary; Create a Folder for It](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/08/12/email-is-temporary-create-a-folder-for-it/) - It was bound to happen - I ran out of storage space in Gmail. Fortunately, there are ways to fix that problem, and prevent it from recurring.
- [Testament vs. Testimony: It’s All Relative](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/12/31/testament-vs-testimony-its-all-relative/) - "Testimony" and "testament" are similar words that, for many writers, can be easy to confuse. Learn the difference between them.
- [Crafting Usable Style Sheets](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/08/11/crafting-usable-style-sheets/) - Copyeditors and proofreaders need effective, usable style sheets for editing projects. Discover 4 key principles and practical templates to streamline your editorial workflow and improve consistency.
- [Balancing Act: Maximizing Productivity Without Burning Out](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/02/06/balancing-act-maximizing-productivity-without-burning-out/) - Ah, the golden promises of productivity! You’ll do more in less time or with less effort. But are we really being productive? Erin shares some surprising facts about productivity.
- [Split Infinitives: Breaking an Outdated Rule to Write Better](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/01/30/split-infinitives-breaking-an-outdated-rule-to-write-better/) - Avoiding split infinitives is an outdated practice that can create awkward sentences. Good writing prioritizes clarity—so don’t be afraid to split!
- [Using GenAI as Your Writing Assistant: The Business Writer’s Guide](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/01/23/using-genai-as-your-writing-assistant-the-business-writers-guide/) - AI isn't something writers should be afraid of. Rather, it's an invaluable tool that can help you work faster, especially in the research and outline stages.
- [Help! I'm Stuck on Citations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/01/16/help-im-stuck-on-citations/) - Citations can be time-consuming for editors, often requiring cleanup and research. Streamline the process by choosing a style, using citation tools, or hiring help.
- [Clarifying the Suspensive Hyphen](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2025/01/09/clarifying-the-suspensive-hyphen/) - Punctuation isn’t just minutia—it shapes tone and clarity. Let's analyze the suspensive hyphen, which is supported by major style guides and helps simplify compounds.
- [Hyphenation Headaches: Navigating -ly Adverb Rules](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/12/19/hyphenation-headaches-navigating-ly-adverb-rules/) - Should "cost effectively" be hyphenated? Learn the rules for compound modifiers, -ly adverbs, and hyphenation from The Chicago Manual of Style and beyond.
- [A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 2](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/12/12/a-dozen-ways-to-advance-your-copyediting-career-part-2/) - Explore more ways to expand your copyediting career into the publishing field, from positions in graphic design to managing important projects.
- [A Dozen Ways to Advance Your Copyediting Career, Part 1](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/12/05/a-dozen-ways-to-advance-your-copyediting-career-part-1/) - Copyediting skills open doors to diverse careers, from developmental editing to indexing, social media, and more. Explore several resources that will help you take that next step!
- [The Editor’s Approach to Marketing Copy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/11/21/the-editors-approach-to-marketing-copy/) - Mastering marketing copy editing is essential for editors seeking to grow their clientele. Learn to navigate jargon and adapt style with our helpful resources!
- [One House, A Third Writing Process: A Video Essayist's Approach](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/11/14/one-house-a-third-writing-process-a-video-essayists-approach/) - A third member of the Brenner household, Sean, describes how his unique writing process merges his parents' styles and is shaped by video storytelling demands.
- [The Descriptivism–Prescriptivism War, Part 1: Battlelines](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/10/31/the-descriptivism-prescriptivism-war-part-1-battlelines/) - A tweet from Merriam-Webster defending “mad” as “angry” sparked backlash, emphasizing the descriptivism vs. prescriptivism debate that has long fueled heated language arguments.
- [The Descriptivism–Prescriptivism War, Part 2: The Copyeditor’s Role](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/11/07/the-descriptivism-prescriptivism-war-part-2-the-copyeditors-role/) - Balancing descriptivism and prescriptivism is key for copyeditors. This involves knowing when to apply or discard rules to enhance clarity and communication without blindly following conventions.
- [Directing Action with Light Verbs](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/02/09/directing-action-with-light-verbs/) - A light verb adds little meaning to the action of the sentence. Interestingly, these verbs have the ability to both help and hinder your writing.
- [How to Spot Mrs. Malaprop](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/04/28/how-to-spot-mrs-malaprop/) - In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here's how to easily identify these common mistakes.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: Using "Likely" for "Probably"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/12/08/rewriting-the-zombies-using-likely-for-probably/) - In this series, learn why zombie rules don’t work and what rule you can follow instead. This week, we'll tackle the "likely" and "probably."
- [Learning to Love Passive Voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/08/04/learning-to-love-passive-voice/) - Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.
- [Advanced Apostrophe Rules: Possession, Omission, and Plurals](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/01/13/advanced-apostrophe-rules/) - Become a star punctuation user! Learn advanced apostrophe rules about showing possession, omission, and plurality. Become a famous person punctuation user!
- [How to Hear the Tone in Writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/06/30/how-to-hear-the-tone-in-writing/) - Identifying the author's tone while editing is crucial. Luckily there are two important editor-friendly elements to help with this.
- [That Which Has a Tail](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/03/11/that-which-has-a-tail/) - "That" and "which" may seem interchangeable, but there's a difference between the two words, and it's more important than you might think.
- [Such Examples as These](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/01/11/such-examples-as-these/) - Lots can be learned from the experiences of others. An editing forum sparked this deep dive into using a comma for restrictive and nonrestrictive phrases.
- [One House, Two Writing Processes, Part 2: From Outline to Final Draft](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/10/24/one-house-two-writing-processes-part-2-from-outline-to-final-draft/) - This two-part series explores contrasting writing processes: a structured approach versus a spontaneous style. Discover tips for effective outlining, drafting, and revising!
- [One House, Two Writing Processes, Part 1: Getting Started](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/10/18/one-house-two-writing-processes-part-1-getting-started/) - Discover how two writers—an editor and a journalist—navigate their unique creative processes, starting with idea generation, brainstorming, and research!
- [Allow Me to Explain](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/10/10/allow-me-to-explain/) - Are you using "allow" and "allow for" correctly? Discover the nuances of these phrases and avoid common pitfalls in your writing with practical examples.
- [AP Style and the Serial Comma](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/10/03/ap-style-and-the-serial-comma/) - It's well-known that the AP Stylebook rules omit the serial comma, however, there are some lesser-known but important exceptions that help avoid confusion.
- [Grammar Bite: To Have and to Had](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/09/26/grammar-bite-to-have-and-to-had/) - For writers and editors alike, understanding the nuances of the phrase "to have" and its past participle "had" reveals deeper connections between subjects and actions.
- [Grammar Bite: Bored With or Bored Of?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/09/19/grammar-bite-bored-with-or-bored-of/) - In this grammar bite, learn how your choice of preposition to use with the word "bored" can affect the tone and formality of your written work.
- [A Most Important(ly) Lesson](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/11/19/a-most-importantly-lesson/) - I have a confession to make: I made a reflexive edit in a manuscript based on personal preference. Worse, I then boasted about it online.
- [CMOS 18: A Deep Dive into the Latest Edition's Updates](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/08/22/cmos-18-a-deep-dive-into-the-latest-editions-updates/) - The 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is finally out! To help you navigate the updates, here's an overview of some of the most important changes.
- ["The Design of Books": An Insider’s Guide for Authors and Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/09/05/the-design-of-books-an-insiders-guide-for-authors-and-editors/) - "The Design of Books" won't teach you how to design a book. Rather, it will help you work with designers to create the novel you've dreamt of publishing.
- [Modernize Your Writing: The Case for Refreshing Your Style Guide](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/08/29/modernize-your-writing-the-case-for-refreshing-your-style-guide/) - Following the release of CMoS 18, it's important to know both why and how you should update your house style guide to benefit future writing projects.
- [Why Freelance Editors Should Write a Business Plan](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/08/15/why-freelance-editors-should-write-a-business-plan/) - A business plan is an essential tool for freelance editors looking to grow their clientele—and creating one is a lot more detailed than you'd think.
- [The Copyeditor’s One-Reference-Work Challenge](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/08/08/the-copyeditors-one-reference-work-challenge/) - Books—especially style guides and dictionaries—are a copyeditor's best friend. If you could only afford one reference book, which would you choose?
- [Why Editing Matters: Investing in Your Book's Success](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/08/01/why-editing-matters-investing-in-your-books-success/) - Self-publishing authors need to make important decisions to ensure the quality of their work. One of these "make-or-break" decisions is working with an editor.
- [Dear Indie Author, You Are a Publisher!](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/07/25/dear-indie-author-you-are-a-publisher/) - You’re an indie author looking to publish your first book—yay! There are several things you must remember about this process, with the most important being that you are not just an author, you’re a publisher, too.
- [When to Stop Defining Abbreviations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/30/when-to-stop-defining-abbreviations/) - Can a copyeditor choose when to stop spelling out an abbreviation? And how do you decide that it’s time?
- [Righting “More Wrong” and “Wronger”](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/07/18/righting-more-wrong-and-wronger/) - My sons once asked me to settle their argument over whether it was correct to say "more wrong" or "wronger." According to grammar rules, they were both right!
- [Clarifying the Comma: Independent Clauses & Compound Predicates ](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/07/04/clarifying-the-comma-independent-clauses-compound-predicates/) - The rules of using the comma are numerous, complicated, and come with many exceptions. They also remind us of why editors are so important!
- [The Grammar of "Also"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/06/06/the-grammar-of-also/) - The common word "also" can add either clarity or ambiguity to a sentence. To ensure we're adding clarity, let's take a look at the grammar rules of "also."
- [Grammar Bite: Prepositions for "Foreclose"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/06/22/grammar-bite-prepositions-for-foreclose/) - Does the preposition "on" actually need to be used after the word "foreclose"? Can you pair other prepositions with foreclose? Find out in this grammar bite!
- [Winners of "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors" Contest](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/31/winners-of-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-contest/) - Announcing the winners of the book cover contest for "The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors." Stay tuned for more contests this summer!
- [Using Chatbots in Your Writing? Don't Skip Human Editing!](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/23/using-chatbots-in-your-writing-dont-skip-human-editing/) - AI chatbots offer businesses a quick and affordable solution to writing copy. But it is more effective to use it with—rather than instead of—a human editor.
- [Who vs. Whom and Other Writing Bugaboos](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/03/04/who-vs-whom-and-other-writing-bugaboos/) - Every writer has them: little points of grammar they can never remember. Is it who or whom? When is effect the right word? Is it i.e. or e.g., and what do they stand for anyway?
- ["The Conscious Style Guide": Transforming Language to Foster Equity and Understanding](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/16/the-conscious-style-guide-transforming-language-to-foster-equity-and-understanding/) - Karen Yin’s anticipated book, “The Conscious Style Guide,” is a valuable tool for writers and editors looking to use more compassionate and inclusive language.
- [When to Use a Comma Before “But”](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/05/09/when-to-use-a-comma-before-but/) - Is there a rule that a comma may only be used before but if what follows is a complete thought, such as an independent clause? Erin dives into this often-asked question.
- [Celebrate the Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors and Win Prizes](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/04/30/celebrate-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-and-win-prizes/) - Erin’s book, The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, is out today and we’re giving out prizes. Celebrate with us and win!
- [The Chicago Manual of Style: 18th Edition Updates](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/04/06/the-chicago-manual-of-style-18th-edition-updates/) - The 18th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style is getting an update later this year! Here are the changes announced during the annual ACES conference in April.
- [Can You Afford To Take That Editing Job?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/04/25/can-you-afford-to-take-that-editing-job/) - When you're offered a new editing project or position, there is so much to consider in addition to pay rate, such as how this work will fit into your lifestyle.
- [The Freelancer's Strategy for a Personal Crisis](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/04/18/the-freelancers-strategy-for-a-personal-crisis/) - Sooner or later, all of us experience a personal crisis. Freelancers need a solid strategy for dealing with the crisis and keeping their business afloat.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part VI](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/03/14/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-vi/) - When you're ready to establish yourself as a freelance editor, there are several business structures you can follow that fit your needs and protect your assets.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part V](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/02/08/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-v/) - Freelancing sometimes involves dealing with difficult clients. In this excerpt from my new book, learn how to handle client complaints and conflict resolution.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part IV](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/01/18/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-iv/) - Self-care is an imperative part of successful freelancing. In this excerpt from my new book, learn about stress, how it affects us, and how we can manage it.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part III](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/12/14/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-iii/) - Every freelance business, large or small, needs a leader! In this excerpt from my new book, you'll find helpful advice on embracing the CEO mindset.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part II](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/11/16/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-ii/) - Utilizing technology for your freelance editing business is extremely important. This preview of my new book will show you how to begin building your website!
- [AP Stylebook Partners with Merriam-Webster](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/04/11/ap-stylebook-partners-with-merriam-webster/) - Check out some of the most important changes coming to the 18th edition of the AP Stylebook, including its new preferred dictionary, Merriam-Webster!
- [Dealing With Formal and Descriptive Titles](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/03/28/dealing-with-formal-and-descriptive-titles/) - The style guides largely agree on the rules of capitalizing formal titles, however, there are some exceptions that are important for editors to note.
- [Making Sense of Title Style Rules](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/03/21/making-sense-of-title-style-rules/) - When you copyedit for different clients in different styles, it's important to note the specific rules of each style, such as how to capitalize titles of works.
- [Sneak Peek: The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, Part I](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/10/12/sneak-peek-the-chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors-part-i/) - Are you interested in freelance editing but unsure of where to begin? Enjoy this preview of my new book featuring step by step guidance and experienced advice.
- ["More Importantly": Separating Grammar Myths from Reality](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/03/07/more-importantly-separating-grammar-myths-from-reality/) - Grammar and language can be confusing, especially when the experts disagree. One of these disagreements involves using "more important" or "more importantly."
- [How to Say No to a Freelance Project](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/02/29/how-to-say-no-to-a-freelance-project/) - Turning down projects that don't feel right for you is important to maintaining your freelancing business. Here's how to confidently say no to a client.
- [To Have and to Receive: Two Usages of Have](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/01/25/to-have-and-to-receive-two-usages-of-have/) - As a main verb, "have" is one of the most common lexical verbs in English. Learn about how emphasis can shift the meaning of "have" and thus, your sentence.
- [Why Freelance Editors Need a Website](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/02/15/why-freelance-editors-need-a-website/) - A freelance editor's website is a necessary tool that helps highlight their services and reach new clients. My upcoming course will help you build your own!
- [Maybe, May Be Not: Don’t Sweat the Difference Too Much](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2024/01/04/maybe-may-be-not-dont-sweat-the-difference-too-much/) - The English language is fluid and constantly shifting with the times. This may result in the occasional grammatical error, but not all errors are worth a fuss.
- [The Writing Resource: Best of 2023](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/12/21/the-writing-resource-best-of-2023/) - Celebrate the new year with The Writing Resource’s top five posts of 2023!
- [Do Editors Need a Code of Ethics?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/03/23/do-editors-need-a-code-of-ethics/) - In America, there is no code of ethics hooked up for all editors to follow. Still, there are assets reachable that can assist you
- [Caroling the Lie/Lay Distinction](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/12/07/caroling-the-lie-lay-distinction/) - The distinction between the words "lie" and "lay" can be confusing for both writers and editors. Let's break it down using well-known holiday carols.
- [Three Steps to Editing Tables](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/11/30/three-steps-to-editing-tables/) - Editing tables and figures is a task that often involves several rounds of tedious edits. Here's my three-step process for editing them better and faster.
- [On Account of My Pet Peeve](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/11/09/on-account-of-my-peeve/) - I’m not usually peevish about language use, but “on account of” is a pet peeve of mine. Here’s why it’s okay to use it anyway.
- [Copyeditors Can Make Web Copy Sing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/08/25/copyeditors-can-make-web-copy-sing/) - Anyone can post copy onto a website, but it takes a skillful copyeditor to raise the standards and help make a web page stand out.
- [Don't Let Your Modifiers Dangle](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/10/26/dont-let-your-modifiers-dangle/) - Modifiers are words or phrases that help clarify the meaning of another word in the same sentence. Learn about how letting them dangle can affect your writing.
- [Back to (the) School(s)](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/10/19/back-to-the-schools/) - Should the word "the" should be included in the phrase “back to school"? Here are the rules regarding one of the most popular words in the English language.
- [The Editor's Social Media: Adjusting to Change](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/06/09/the-editors-social-media-adjusting-to-change/) - After inevitably feeling burned out by social media, I've made changes to my social media usage and preferences for both business and personal interests.
- [Black and White: When Should We Capitalize?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/10/28/black-and-white-when-should-we-capitalize/) - Language changes with use. Who's capping "Black" and "White"? How can editors decide which style to follow? Read on to find out.
- [Writing with Suffixes: How to Ate Your Words](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/06/29/writing-with-suffixes-how-to-ate-your-words/) - Writing with suffixes is just as important as writing with prefixes. Let's start with the suffix "-ate" and some real-world examples of its usage.
- [Writing With Prefixes: Intra and Inter](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/06/22/writing-with-prefixes-intra-and-inter/) - "Intra" and "inter" are a pair of prefixes that people often confuse. Let's investigate the differences using real-world examples and definitions.
- [Writing With Prefixes: Greek Syn](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/06/15/writing-with-prefixes-greek-syn/) - You may know your syntax, but do you know your Greek prefixes? In the first part of this blog series, we'll investigate the Greek prefix "syn."
- [Language by the People](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/06/01/language-by-the-people/) - What qualifies a usage as “proper” grammar? Perhaps the better question is who qualifies a usage as “proper”? Let's dig a little deeper.
- [Sprint, Do Not Walk, to Freelancing Success](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/04/21/sprint-do-not-walk-to-freelancing-success/) - CEO sprints provide possibilities to focus, increase your productivity and whole these business-related duties that you've got been pushing off.
- [Grammar Bite: "Action" as a Verb](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/12/15/grammar-bite-action-as-a-verb/) - Working with language can be puzzling, mainly when dealing with enterprise jargon. In this grammar bite, let's discover the usage of "action" as a verb.
- [Tips from Tweets: Building Your Small Business Brand](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/05/11/tips-from-tweets-building-your-small-business-brand/) - Get valuable advice on establishing your unique small business brand from Erin’s collection of tweets from the Small Business Expo in Boston.
- [Tweets from ACES Evolve, Part 2: Focus on Freelance Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/04/13/tweets-from-aces-evolve-part-2-focus-on-freelance-editors/) - In this two-part series, find out from a tweeting session held at ACES 2023 National Conference. Experts share tools, pointers, and treasured business advice.
- [Tweets from ACES Evolve, Part 1: Tools and Tips for Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/04/06/tweets-from-aces-evolve-part-1-tools-and-tips-for-editors/) - In this two-part series, find out from a tweeting session held at ACES 2023 National Conference. Experts share tools, pointers, and treasured business advice.
- [Plural or Singular? Here's How to Handle Collective Nouns](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/05/25/plural-or-singular-heres-how-to-handle-collective-nouns/) - There are a few considerable approaches in which British and American English differ, one of them being the dealing with of collective nouns.
- [When Adverbs Fall Flat](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/05/18/when-adverbs-fall-flat/) - We're taught from a young age that adverbs end in –ly and modify verbs. This is correct, however, adverbs are more complicated than the rule implies.
- [The Reason Why is Because...](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/04/27/the-reason-why-is-because/) - However, it’s additionally actual that why capability “for which,” ensuing in “reason for which.” Let's decide if this phrase matches into your sentence.
- [What's It Worth? A Confusing Use of the Apostrophe](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/03/30/whats-it-worth-a-confusing-use-of-the-apostrophe/) - Writers and editors commonly misunderstand what we use the apostrophe for and what possession is. And this misunderstanding dates back to the 18th century!
- [10 Nuances of Subject–Verb Agreement](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/07/02/10-nuances-of-subject-verb-agreement/) - Subject-verb agreement sounds simple but can be surprisingly complex. These 10 nuances of agreement will get you started.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: Don't Use Double Negatives](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/05/04/rewriting-the-zombies-dont-use-double-negatives/) - Double negatives are widely considered illogical, as they often result in an unintended positive meaning. However, there are some cases where a double negative might benefit a writer's work. Double negatives are widely considered illogical, as they often result in an unintended positive meaning. However, there are some cases where a double negative might benefit a writer's work.
- [Breaking into Copyediting, Part 3: Getting Your First Editing Job](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/11/02/breaking-into-copyediting-part-3-getting-your-first-editing-job/) - In this series, I’ve been digging into how to get started in copyediting. In part 1, I outlined the knowledge and skills you need to get started. In part 2, I discussed how you’ll need to continue your education to move into the journeyman stage. But how do you get that first editing job? Do
- [The Value of Retreating Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/12/23/the-value-of-retreating-editors/) - Retreating from all the noise has become critical if we are to focus on what's important. Editor retreats can help keep us going.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "Curate" and "Reveal"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/03/09/rewriting-the-zombies-curate-and-reveal/) - Zombie rules seem follow you around like the undead, though some are just stylistic choices. Here's a breakdown on the outdated rules involving "curate" and "reveal."
- [Passersby or Passerbys: Clarifying the Confusion of Plural Compound Nouns](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/03/02/passersby-or-passerbys-clarifying-the-confusion-of-plural-compound-nouns/) - Should you use "attorneys general" or "attorney generals"? Here's everything you need to know about how to pluralize compound nouns.
- [The Way Up: Honest Career Advice for Black Professionals](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/02/23/the-way-up-honest-career-advice-for-black-professionals/) - For many people, especially the BIPOC community, advancing in the corporate world is difficult. Dr. Errol L. Pierre's new book describes this experience and shares advice on working your way up.
- [Protecting Your Editing Business](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/02/16/protecting-your-editing-business/) - You’ve worked hard to build up your editing business. Don't just give it away to anyone who asks.
- [Is 'Alternate' an 'Alternative'?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/01/19/is-alternate-an-alternative/) - Are you taking an "alternate" route or an "alternative" route? We tackle this common grammar debate with a little help from the dictionaries.
- [2022's Word of the Year](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2023/01/05/2022s-word-of-the-year/) - The end of the year is a good time to celebrate the words that represent the past 12 months. Here's our breakdown of 2022's words of the year.
- [The Quick Guide to Improving Your Business Writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/12/01/the-quick-guide-to-improving-your-business-writing/) - Identifying the best way to improve your writing skills is a time-consuming feat, so we've created a step-by-step guide help you get you started!
- [Making the Case for Copyediting](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/02/20/making-the-case-for-copyediting/) - Last week, one of my corporate clients asked me to do a rush proofread on a PDF file. Time was short, but the team publishing the document had reviewed and approved all the text. There had been no copyediting stage, however. Oh boy.
- [6 Tips to Fact-Checking as a Copyeditor](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/02/20/6-tips-to-fact-checking-as-a-copyeditor/) - Fact-checking is often an added task to a copyeditor’s already long list of duties. 6 tips to doing it better.
- [A Quick Guide to Hiring the Right Editor](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/01/07/a-quick-guide-to-hiring-the-right-editor/) - This quick guide will help you determine what you need in an editor, where to find them, and how to evaluate them before hiring them.
- [Your Style Sheet: What It Is and Why You Need One](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/02/11/your-style-sheet-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-one/) - Your editor sent you back your edited manuscript and it looks great. But what's this other file they sent? Meet your style sheet.
- [Testing Copyeditors: Ethical Test-Taking](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/06/17/testing-copyeditors-ethical-test-taking/) - There’s an unspoken agreement when you take an editing test. Are you following through?
- [Testing Copyeditors: Problem Editing Tests](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/06/24/testing-copyeditors-problem-editing-tests/) - Editing tests are fairly common in the industry. But can you tell when one is a scam?
- [Rethinking Word as the Only Software for Editing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/10/21/rethinking-word-as-the-only-software-for-editing/) - Workflows, and the software that drive them, are changing. Should editors work in something other than Word?
- [When a Job Ad Isn’t a Job Ad](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/11/18/when-a-job-ad-isnt-a-job-ad/) - Editors don’t work out of the goodness of their hearts. Few people in this world do. We work to earn money, not as volunteers.
- [Telling a Fake Lead from a Real One](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/12/02/telling-a-fake-lead-from-a-real-one/) - Cold-call editing pitches are nothing new. Sometimes, however, they can be cleverly disguised scams. How can you tell the two apart?
- [Responding to Vague Editing Requests](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/03/03/responding-to-vague-editing-requests/) - Hearing from a potential client is exciting, but sometimes you need more details. Here's what you need to know about responding to cold-calls.
- [Editors Deserve Awards, Too](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/09/15/editors-deserve-awards-too/) - It feels great to be recognized for your hard work. Say thank you to a favorite editor by nominating them for one of these editing awards.
- [Using Science to Define the Art of Writing Style](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/06/23/using-science-to-define-the-art-of-writing-style/) - In addition to the editing they were hired for, copyeditors are tasked with maintaining and refining the author’s unique writing style.
- [Move Your Writing Forward with the BIC Writing Retreat](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/11/10/move-your-writing-forward-with-the-bic-writing-retreat/) - Writing stalled out? Get a jump on your next project with our free virtual retreat. Join us November 21–23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EDT.
- [Work-at-Home Tools for Your Team](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/03/20/work-at-home-tools-for-your-team/) - The WAH shift can mean sudden new technology needs. These tools can help your team stay in touch and get the work done.
- [Structure Folders to Find What You Need](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/03/24/structure-folders-to-find-what-you-need/) - A good filing system keeps everything organized. Here's how I keep my clients' work in order.
- [Adapting to Online Teaching](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/04/01/adapting-to-online-teaching/) - Adapt to online teaching with these free resources from Collins Education Associates.
- [Making Zoom a Little More Secure](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/04/07/making-zoom-a-little-more-secure/) - COVID-19 has the world quarantined, putting a lot of our lives onto Zoom. Read on for tips to make Zoom more secure.
- [Don't Split the Document Publishing Process](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/04/16/dont-split-the-document-publishing-process/) - It’s tempting to assign more than one person to a document at a time. Don’t do it! Maintain version control with a structured process.
- [Grammar Bite: Making Media Agree](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2016/06/20/grammar-bite-making-media-agree/) - Is "media" singular or plural? In classic English grammar fashion, the answer is a confident "it depends."
- [Rewriting the Zombies: What's a Zombie Rule?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/05/07/rewriting-the-zombies-whats-a-zombie-rule/) - We learn a lot of grammar and writing rules in school, but not all rules are equal. Some are members of the undead.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "Since"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/05/14/rewriting-the-zombies-since/) - Why it's OK to use "since" to mean "because" and when you should avoid it.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "Between"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/05/21/rewriting-the-zombies-between/) - Have you been told that you can't use "between" when talking about more than two items? That's a zombie rule. Let's rewrite it.
- [Rewriting the Zombie Rules: Singular "They"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/06/04/rewriting-the-zombie-rules-singular-they/) - The singular "they" zombie has been shuffling along for centuries. It's time it bit the dust for good.
- [Dealing With Religious Terms: One Faith](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/05/05/dealing-with-religious-terms-one-faith/) - Editing copy meant for a religious audience requires becoming familiar with the religion’s writing style.
- [Dealing With Religious Terms: Many Faiths](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/05/12/dealing-with-religious-terms-many-faiths/) - How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.
- [Agreeing to Disagree: Why We Use “Notional” Agreement](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/07/23/agreeing-to-disagree-why-we-use-notional-agreement/) - Why can "none" take a singular or plural verb? Because of a little thing called notional agreement.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "And" and "But"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/06/25/rewriting-the-zombies-and-and-but/) - "Don't start a sentence with 'and' or 'but,'" we're told. But no one updates that rule when our skills grow. Let's fix that.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "However"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/06/11/rewriting-the-zombies-however/) - We've been taught not to start sentences with "however." Why you can dismiss that rule.
- [The Trouble with FANBOYS](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/06/18/the-trouble-with-fanboys/) - FANBOYS can help us remember the coordinating conjunctions. Except that it's wrong. Learn the truth about FANBOYS.
- [Grammar Bite: Agreeing Pronouns](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/07/16/grammar-bite-agreeing-pronouns/) - You know a pronoun should agree with its antecedent, the noun it stands for. But choosing the right pronoun isn't always clear cut.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "Hopefully"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/08/13/rewriting-the-zombies-hopefully/) - Don't start a sentence with "hopefully"? Hopefully, you'll read this article and learn why you can.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: "None"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/07/30/rewriting-the-zombies-none/) - A few grammar peevers will insist that "none" means "not one" and must take a singular verb. But there's more to the story.
- [Rewriting the Zombies: Split Infinitives](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/08/20/rewriting-the-zombies-split-infinitives/) - Boldly go where grammar peevers don't want you to go! Splitting verb phrases and infinite verbs is perfectly grammatical in English.
- [Adverb Placement, Generally and Specifically](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/11/12/adverb-placement-generally-and-specifically/) - Adverbs are usually placed next to the thing they modify. But what do you do when the result is awkward?
- [Grammar Bite: Snuggling Up to "Only"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/10/29/grammar-bite-snuggling-up-to-only/) - "Only" is a delightful little word that can act as an adjective or an adverb; it can modify nouns, verbs, and even other adjectives. Where you place it makes a big impact. Here's how to do it well.
- [Grammar Bite: Correlative Conjunctions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/02/25/grammar-bite-correlative-conjunctions/) - Want a subtle way to improve your writing? Make sure you're matching the right correlative conjunctions in your sentences!
- [Grammar Bite: Misplaced Modifiers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/03/18/grammar-bite-misplaced-modifiers/) - A modifier is a word or phrase that qualifies a noun or verb. Modifiers should be placed next to the words or phrases they modify. Simple, right? Not quite.
- [Grammar Bite: Active vs. Passive Voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/05/27/grammar-bite-active-vs-passive-voice/) - You want to keep your readers engaged with your writing to the end. One way to do this is to use more active voice and less passive voice in your writing.
- [Does Spelling Still Matter?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/04/22/does-spelling-still-matter/) - R u srs? Of course spelling still counts! The key is in its application. Why spelling matters and the value of good writing.
- [Grammar Bite: Who’s That?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/11/04/grammar-bite-whos-that/) - If you're writing for a client and are told to allow "that" to represent a person, breathe a sigh of relief: doing so doesn't break any rules.
- [Grammar Bite: Adjective Basics](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/08/19/grammar-bite-adjective-basics/) - Adjectives can be a writer's greatest friend, creating rich images and clear meaning. They can also be a writer's worst enemy.
- [“Of Which” as the Starch in Your Collar](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/03/10/of-which-as-the-starch-in-your-collar/) - Of which, or whose? Here's what history has to say about the grammatical correctness of these commonly used phrases.
- [“Social” vs. “Sociable”: Another Zombie Rule Bites the Dust](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/04/07/social-vs-sociable-another-zombie-rule-bites-the-dust/) - Before deciding whether to replace "social" with "sociable," learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.
- [Do This, Then Do That: Coordinating "Then" Usage](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/07/14/do-this-then-do-that-coordinating-then-usage/) - Although the word "then" is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.
- [Grammar Bite: Comparing "Compare With" and "Compare To"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/08/18/grammar-bite-comparing-compare-with-and-compare-to/) - Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases "compare with" and "compare to." It's time to clarify the confusion.
- [5 Questions to Ask About a New Word](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/09/01/5-questions-to-ask-about-a-new-word/) - If you're looking for new words to express new ideas or old ideas in new ways, here's five questions you should ask before using a new word.
- [The Good and Bad of Mnemonic Devices](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/09/08/the-good-and-bad-of-mnemonic-devices/) - Mnemonic devices are useful when learning difficult-to-memorize information, however, beware that some mnemonics will do more harm than good.
- [Writing Hot Buttons: The Serial Comma](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/01/28/writing-hot-buttons-the-serial-comma/) - The serial comma may go by many names, but those who are familiar with it have only one opinion about it. Too bad we don’t all have the same opinion.
- [Punctuation Point: Joining Independent Clauses](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/01/06/punctuation-point-joining-independent-clauses/) - You can join independent clauses in any number of ways. The use of commas is the most common method, but not the only one.
- [Punctuation Point: Possessing the Apostrophe](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/09/23/punctuation-point-possessing-the-apostrophe/) - Learn to use the apostrophe for possession in a variety of forms with this handy blog post.
- [The Many Dance Partners of "Enamored"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/06/04/the-many-dance-partners-of-enamored/) - Enamored with and enamored by are standard English. They aren't labeled "nonstandard" or even "informal" in dictionaries that list them.
- [You’re Very Organized, But Are You Very Trained?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/04/15/youre-very-organized-but-are-you-very-trained/) - Is it correct to say that someone is "very organized," as opposed to "very well organized?" If so, is it correct to say "very educated," or "very trained?"
- [The Problem of "Careful Usage"](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/06/10/the-problem-of-careful-usage/) - If you’re not trying to placate traditionalists, then don’t let their’ “careful usage” throw you for a loop. Do your homework instead.
- [Usable Usage: Confronting Between and Of](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/07/08/usable-usage-confronting-between-and-of/) - Should "confrontation" be paired with "between" or "of?" Both are grammatically correct, but which is preferred?
- [Word Story: Fulsome](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/12/10/word-story-fulsome/) - "Fulsome" has a long, complicated history. Do its three competing definitions mean you shouldn't use it? Read this word story to find out.
- [A Word for the Digital World](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/04/08/a-word-for-the-digital-world/) - A cacophony is “a collection of loud, harsh sounds heard all at once.” It’s disharmony. Discord. Dissonance. Noise.
- [Word Story: Adverse Reactions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/02/04/word-story-adverse-reactions/) - "Adverse" usually pairs with "effects," "reactions," or "impact." But do you know what Chaucer first paired it with?
- [Blessings and Well Wishes](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/02/03/blessings-and-well-wishes/) - When someone sneezes, an overwhelming majority of people wish them a blessing from their god. Why is that?
- [Word Story: Bludgeon](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/11/11/word-story-bludgeon/) - A "bludgeon" is defined as “a heavy, short club that is thicker at one end or is weighted at one end.” It's a good alternative for "club."
- [Word Story: Prevaricate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/07/22/word-story-prevaricate/) - Though it can be conflated with "procrastinate," the verb "prevaricate" means “to speak or act evasively; to avoid telling the truth; to lie.”
- [7 Tips to Mastering a Style Manual Update](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2018/12/19/7-tips-to-mastering-a-style-manual-update/) - The 2017 print edition of AP Stylebook will publish next week.* The 17th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) will publish in the fall. Considering how much we editors depend on style manuals, major updates can leave us feeling a little anxious. How can we transition to the new styles? 1. Review the
- [Dating Style: What Kind of Numbers to Use](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/10/06/dating-style-what-kind-of-numbers-to-use/) - With many style guides out there, it can be hard for an editor to keep track of the rules on writing out simple items like numbers and dates.
- [For Editors, By Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/02/17/for-editors-by-editors/) - Looking for training in editing or freelancing? Check out these offerings from independent editors!
- [The Copyeditor's Typographic Oath](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/07/07/the-copyeditors-typographic-oath/) - Copyediting notoriously lacks industry regulation. So, we've developed a helpful set of ten best practices that all copyeditors can follow.
- [Inspire Your Writing with These Books](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/11/05/inspire-your-writing-with-these-books/) - What gaps do you have in your writing skills? What do you want to learn to do or learn to do better? These books can help.
- [Take a Minute to Write Right](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/03/25/take-a-minute-to-write-right/) - It can be a challenge to refine your writing. Two books I've come across, This Won’t Take But a Minute, Honey and Write Right, can make the process easier.
- [How to Write an Apology Letter to a Client](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/12/17/how-to-write-an-apology-letter-to-a-client/) - Mistakes happen, and when they do, it's good to know how to apologize for them. This guide will help you do so.
- [The Editor’s Guide to Cold-Calling Publishers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/09/02/the-editors-guide-to-cold-calling-publishers/) - Cold-calling potential clients is not one of my favorite marketing activities. Yet it can be a way to win a new client or two.
- [Maintaining Editing Boundaries](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/04/14/maintaining-editing-boundaries/) - Because copyediting is often a collaborative process, it's important to set and maintain boundaries that promote a healthy work environment.
- [How to Get Your First Freelance Editing Client](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/03/17/how-to-get-your-first-freelance-editing-client/) - Now that your freelance editing business is ready to take off, it's time to learn the ins and outs of securing your very first client.
- [How to Build a Team of Contractors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/11/03/how-to-build-a-team-of-contractors/) - Learn how Erin Brenner went from a solo freelancer to the leader of a team of writing and editing contractors.
- [The Value of Communicating and Coordinating in Proofreading](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/06/09/the-value-of-communicating-and-coordinating-in-proofreading/) - Without good team communication and coordination, a proofreading project can quickly become disorganized and confusing for everyone involved.
- [Queries: Skilled Negotiation Required](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/02/10/queries-skilled-negotiation-required/) - Negotiating is important, even for copyeditors. Learn how to guide your author or supervisor to get the answer you desire from your queries.
- [It's OK to Take a Mental Shore Leave](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/09/29/its-ok-to-take-a-mental-shore-leave/) - Your creativity and energy have taken a hike. Your patience has faded away, and all you want to do is nap. It's time for a mental shore leave.
- [Griping About Published Errors: No One Wins](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/08/26/griping-about-published-errors-no-one-wins/) - When we find errors in published works, it's tempting to take the writer and/or editor to task. Doing so helps no one, however.
- [How to Motivate Yourself When Your Motivation Is Missing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/12/09/how-to-motivate-yourself/) - It can be hard to motivate yourself to just sit down and do some work. Fatigue happens to the best of us - but there are ways to fight it.
- [Editing Success: New Year’s Resolution Follow-Up](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/02/24/editing-success-new-years-resolution-follow-up/) - Six weeks into the new year, and the crowd at the gym is starting to thin out as New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. It doesn’t take long for most folks to lose momentum.
- [Work Smarter: Tools for Copyeditors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/08/27/work-smarter-tools-for-copyeditors/) - InDesign for editing? Chronodexes for planning your day? Some unusual tools editors are using to manage their work and lives. Which will work for you?
- [Freelance Editors, Is It Time to Ditch PayPal?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/07/01/freelance-editors-is-it-time-to-ditch-paypal/) - PayPal is increasing its fees by more than 80%. Is it time to move to another platform, or is there no better payment option out there?
- [When to Let a Client Go](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/10/07/when-to-let-a-client-go/) - A major perk of freelancing is being able to choose your clients. When work becomes exhausting, the best choice can be to let a client go.
- [Motivating Yourself to Edit](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/12/16/motivating-yourself-to-edit/) - The end of the year means lots of pressure and lots of distractions. How do you meet deadlines in those sorts of conditions?
- [In Marketing, Work Backwards to Get Ahead](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/07/21/in-marketing-work-backwards-to-get-ahead/) - A successful business relies on an effective marketing strategy. Here's why marketing experts are telling professionals to think backwards.
- [The Copyeditor’s Marketing Vocab Primer](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2017/12/04/the-copyeditors-marketing-vocab-primer/) - Every industry has special vocabulary—that is, jargon—it uses to refer to well-known but complex ideas in a short space or to sound like an insider. Jargon can become a problem, though, when it’s used to avoid addressing that complex idea or when it overwhelms the copy itself. The copyeditor’s job is to determine when the
- [The Business of Editing: Collecting Data and Marketing Yourself](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2018/11/13/the-business-of-editing-collecting-data-and-marketing-yourself/)
- [Freelance Editors, Stop Discounting Your Rates](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/03/21/freelance-editors-stop-discounting-your-rates/) - Q. This is kind of a copyedit, but I don’t have to edit footnotes. What should I charge? A. Charge your copyediting rate. Q. This is a developmental edit, but it’s a second pass. What should I charge? A. Charge your developmental editing rate. Q. This is mostly a proofread … A. (say it with
- [Are You Adding Links to Your Bios?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/01/14/are-you-adding-links-to-your-bios/) - Do you have a professional bio posted somewhere? Don't forget to add links!
- [What’s in a (Business) Name?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/10/08/whats-in-a-business-name/) - How do you choose a name for your new editing business? 3 approaches to identifying your business.
- [How to Choose Your Business Name](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/10/15/how-to-choose-your-business-name/) - You want a business name that accurately reflects what you do and is easy for clients to remember. 3 steps to finding your right business name.
- [A Quick Guide to Discovery Calls](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/01/21/a-quick-guide-to-discovery-calls/) - Discovery calls are a beloved sales tool, but writers and editors tend to balk at sales. Is a discovery call the right tool for your freelance business?
- [What Low Editing Rates Teach Us](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/07/29/what-low-editing-rates-teach-us/) - It’s tempting to take low-paying work when you're short on clients. But this not only hurts you, but other editors as well.
- [Researching Freelance Editing Rates](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/08/05/researching-freelance-editing-rates/) - It’s frustrating not to know what acceptable freelance editing rates are in a certain location. There are ways to calculate them, however.
- [Using Process to Change Your Freelancing Mindset](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/06/16/using-process-to-change-your-freelancing-mindset/) - Growing your freelance editing business into an agency can be overwhelming. Luckily, making simple changes to your process can help.
- [Would You Like Proofreading With That?](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/09/22/would-you-like-proofreading-with-that/) - McDonald’s knows the value of add-on items. Editors can use the same technique to grow their businesses with upselling and cross-selling to current clients.
- [No Egos Here: Working With Another Editor](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2022/09/29/no-egos-here-working-with-another-editor/) - Having your edits reviewed can be a teeth-grinding process. It’s best to remove your emotions and remain as objective as possible.
- [Breaking into Copyediting, Part 2: Continuing Your Training](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/10/28/breaking-into-copyediting-part-2-continuing-your-training/) - In part 1 I outlined the basic knowledge and skills you need to become a copyeditor. The list is long, but even the longest training programs (university certificate programs with several courses) can be finished within a year. And once you’ve done the training, you’re ready to go, right? Well … Editing is a craft.
- [Teaching Editors: Developing Editorial Judgment](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2021/09/09/teaching-editors-developing-editorial-judgment/) - It’s not enough for copyeditors to know the rules of grammar; we must have editorial judgment on how and when to apply those rules. Editing instructors can give their students that judgment.
- [Breaking into Copyediting, Part 4: When You’re “Mostly” Qualified](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/11/19/breaking-into-copyediting-part-4-when-youre-mostly-qualified/) - Copyediting is a great second career for word lovers, but getting started can be a mystery. I started this series by exploring how to get training and how to continue that training. Last week, I shared several tips for applying to editing jobs, encouraging readers to apply only to jobs they’re qualified for. Not being
- [Breaking into Copyediting, Part 1: Training Required](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2019/10/22/breaking-into-copyediting-training-required/) - There’s a popular idea that if you’re good at spotting typos, you can be a copyeditor. Spotting typos shows an eye for—and an interest in—details, and that’s a great start. But there’s so much more to catch. A colleague recently shared some typical editing math. Given 15,540 words in a book chapter (62 manuscript pages)
- [An Editor Makes Peace with Google Docs](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/10/01/an-editor-makes-peace-with-google-docs/) - Many editors struggle with using Google Docs in their work. It doesn't have to be all bad. What I've learned from using it.
- [Defeat Impostor Syndrome with a Win Jar](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/06/01/defeat-impostor-syndrome-with-a-win-jar/) - Forget the tip jar: editors need a #winjar. Build your self-confidence one win at a time.
- [Band of Editors: The Value of Small Groups](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2020/05/28/band-of-editors-the-value-of-small-groups/) - If a professional organization is an editor’s tribe, then a small group of edibuddies is an editor’s band.
- [When One Door Closes ...](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2018/11/05/when-one-door-closes/) - For the last three years, I’ve been running two businesses: this one and Pilcrow Group, which owned Copyediting, publisher of content and training for copyeditors. Before that, I was the editor-in-chief of Copyediting with its previous owners for five years. Running two business has been fun, if challenging. I’ve been able to dig deeply into
- [Right Touch Editing’s Writing Takes the Gold!](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2018/09/24/right-touch-editings-writing-takes-the-gold/) - Representing Copyediting, Right Tough Editing won the New England Direct Marketing Association’s (NEDMA’s) 2018 Gold Award in the Collateral category (brochures, catalogs, annual reports) for work on the Organization Subscription Package. Brenner worked with Copyediting training director Laura Poole to put together a promotional package for prospective organization members. The packet consists of an informational
- [Right Touch Editing Wins Award for Writing!](https://www.righttouchediting.com/2017/07/20/right-touch-editing-wins-award-writing/) - Last night at the NEDMA Awards, Erin Brenner accepted the Bronze Award in the Collateral category (brochures, catalogs, annual reports) for her work on SAP's Revealed: The Insider's Guide to SAP's Employment Brand. Brenner wrote the book that SAP uses to market its company to potential employees. Brenner and the Right Touch Editing team have

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- [business writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/business-writing/)
- [book reviews](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/book-reviews/)
- [writing books](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/writing-books/)
- [editor organizations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editor-organizations/)
- [success vocab](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/success-vocab/)
- [word stories](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/word-stories/)
- [writers and editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/writers-and-editors/)
- [freelance editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/freelance-editors/)
- [sales tips](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/sales-tips/)
- [discovery call](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/discovery-call/)
- [book review](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/book-review/)
- [serial comma](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/serial-comma/)
- [adverse](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/adverse/)
- [very trained](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/very-trained/)
- [very organized](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/very-organized/)
- [very educated](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/very-educated/)
- [descriptivism](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/descriptivism/)
- [prescriptivism](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/prescriptivism/)
- [who/whom](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/who-whom/)
- [i.e./e.g.](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/i-e-e-g/)
- [affect/effect](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/affect-effect/)
- [farther/further](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/farther-further/)
- [that vs which](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/that-vs-which/)
- [misplaced modifiers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/misplaced-modifiers/)
- [usable usage](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/usable-usage/)
- [idioms](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/idioms/)
- [cacophony](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/cacophony/)
- [style sheet](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/style-sheet/)
- [editing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing/)
- [editing tests](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing-tests/)
- [spelling rules](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/spelling-rules/)
- [good writing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/good-writing/)
- [skunked words](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/skunked-words/)
- [word choice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/word-choice/)
- [grammar bite](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/grammar-bite/)
- [participles](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/participles/)
- [great copy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/great-copy/)
- [active voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/active-voice/)
- [passive voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/passive-voice/)
- [enamored](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/enamored/)
- [careful usage](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/careful-usage/)
- [bless you](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/bless-you/)
- [confrontation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/confrontation/)
- [that](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/that/)
- [prevaricate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/prevaricate/)
- [editing rates](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing-rates/)
- [email](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/email/)
- [cold calls](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/cold-calls/)
- [apostrophe](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/apostrophe/)
- [vacation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/vacation/)
- [hyphen](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/hyphen/)
- [dash](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/dash/)
- [paypal](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/paypal/)
- [brackets](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/brackets/)
- [scam](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/scam/)
- [motivation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/motivation/)
- [retreats](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/retreats/)
- [independent clauses](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/independent-clauses/)
- [red flags](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/red-flags/)
- [leads](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/leads/)
- [editing software](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing-software/)
- [workshops](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/workshops/)
- [webinars](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/webinars/)
- [contracts](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/contracts/)
- [legal](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/legal/)
- [NDA](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/nda/)
- [requests](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/requests/)
- [of which](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/of-which/)
- [dictionary](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/dictionary/)
- [first client](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/first-client/)
- [get](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/get/)
- [appreciate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/appreciate/)
- [social](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/social/)
- [sociable](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/sociable/)
- [boundaries](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/boundaries/)
- [feedback](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/feedback/)
- [CEO sprints](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ceo-sprints/)
- [retreat](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/retreat/)
- [work](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/work/)
- [malapropism](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/malapropism/)
- [eggcorns](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/eggcorns/)
- [mondegreens](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mondegreens/)
- [religion](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/religion/)
- [religious terms](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/religious-terms/)
- [faith](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/faith/)
- [editorital methods](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editorital-methods/)
- [stylebook](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/stylebook/)
- [publishing](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/publishing/)
- [creativity](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/creativity/)
- [rest](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/rest/)
- [client conferences](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/client-conferences/)
- [conferences](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/conferences/)
- [manners](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/manners/)
- [advice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/advice/)
- [community](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/community/)
- [proofreading](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/proofreading/)
- [communication](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/communication/)
- [coordination](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/coordination/)
- [teamwork](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/teamwork/)
- [editing tips](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing-tips/)
- [editing advice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editing-advice/)
- [process](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/process/)
- [mindset](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mindset/)
- [webinar](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/webinar/)
- [change](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/change/)
- [words](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/words/)
- [paragraphs](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/paragraphs/)
- [sentences](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/sentences/)
- [science](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/science/)
- [tone](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/tone/)
- [mood](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mood/)
- [style](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/style/)
- [typographic](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/typographic/)
- [oath](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/oath/)
- [then](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/then/)
- [strategy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/strategy/)
- [storytelling](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/storytelling/)
- [language](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/language/)
- [conscious language](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/conscious-language/)
- [microaggressions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/microaggressions/)
- [passive](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/passive/)
- [voice](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/voice/)
- [copyeditng](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/copyeditng/)
- [website](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/website/)
- [web copy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/web-copy/)
- [mnemonic](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mnemonic/)
- [mnemonic devices](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mnemonic-devices/)
- [collaboration](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/collaboration/)
- [ego](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ego/)
- [upselling](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/upselling/)
- [businesstips](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/businesstips/)
- [numbers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/numbers/)
- [ordinals](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ordinals/)
- [cardinals](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/cardinals/)
- [advertising](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/advertising/)
- [public relations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/public-relations/)
- [creative](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/creative/)
- [digital](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/digital/)
- [deliberate freelancer](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/deliberate-freelancer/)
- [contractors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/contractors/)
- [freelancers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/freelancers/)
- [agency](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/agency/)
- [write](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/write/)
- [writing accountability](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/writing-accountability/)
- [BIC Writing Retreat](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/bic-writing-retreat/)
- [outline](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/outline/)
- [checklist](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/checklist/)
- [draft](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/draft/)
- [copywriting](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/copywriting/)
- [expenses](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/expenses/)
- [verb](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/verb/)
- [action](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/action/)
- [word of the year](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/word-of-the-year/)
- [woman](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/woman/)
- [gaslighting](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/gaslighting/)
- [homer](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/homer/)
- [goblin mode](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/goblin-mode/)
- [English](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/english/)
- [alternate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/alternate/)
- [alternative](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/alternative/)
- [center](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/center/)
- [logic](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/logic/)
- [light verbs](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/light-verbs/)
- [The Way Up](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/the-way-up/)
- [Pierre](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/pierre/)
- [read](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/read/)
- [professional](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/professional/)
- [plural](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/plural/)
- [compound nouns](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/compound-nouns/)
- [curate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/curate/)
- [reveal](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/reveal/)
- [revelation](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/revelation/)
- [code](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/code/)
- [ethics](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ethics/)
- [ACES Evolve](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/aces-evolve/)
- [AP Style](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ap-style/)
- [etymology](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/etymology/)
- [ChatGPT](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/chatgpt/)
- [mastermind](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/mastermind/)
- [redundancy](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/redundancy/)
- [why](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/why/)
- [double negatives](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/double-negatives/)
- [twitter](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/twitter/)
- [small business](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/small-business/)
- [singular](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/singular/)
- [noun](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/noun/)
- [coyediting](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/coyediting/)
- [prefix](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/prefix/)
- [suffix](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/suffix/)
- [Red Pencil](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/red-pencil/)
- [dialogue](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/dialogue/)
- [fiction](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/fiction/)
- [percentage](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/percentage/)
- [percent](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/percent/)
- [and/or](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/and-or/)
- [kismet](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/kismet/)
- [writng](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/writng/)
- [resources](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/resources/)
- [Strunk & White](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/strunk-white/)
- [freelance](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/freelance/)
- [resume](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/resume/)
- [interview](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/interview/)
- [diction](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/diction/)
- [try and](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/try-and/)
- [conference](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/conference/)
- [learning](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/learning/)
- [book](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/book/)
- [publish](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/publish/)
- [modifiers](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/modifiers/)
- [working](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/working/)
- [tables](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/tables/)
- [figures](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/figures/)
- [holidays](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/holidays/)
- [lie](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/lie/)
- [lay](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/lay/)
- [2023](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/2023/)
- [stress](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/stress/)
- [clients](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/clients/)
- [client relations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/client-relations/)
- [business structures](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/business-structures/)
- [sole proprietorship](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/sole-proprietorship/)
- [capitalize](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/capitalize/)
- [title](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/title/)
- [capitalization](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/capitalization/)
- [titles](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/titles/)
- [editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/editors/)
- [Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/chicago-guide-for-freelance-editors/)
- [employment](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/employment/)
- [comma](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/comma/)
- [Karen Yin](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/karen-yin/)
- [The Conscious Style Guide](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/the-conscious-style-guide/)
- [AI](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/ai/)
- [abbreviations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/abbreviations/)
- [also](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/also/)
- [modifier](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/modifier/)
- [forclose](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/forclose/)
- [wrong](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/wrong/)
- [books](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/books/)
- [style guide](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/style-guide/)
- [business plan](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/business-plan/)
- [design](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/design/)
- [review](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/review/)
- [sales](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/sales/)
- [to have](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/to-have/)
- [punctuaction](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/punctuaction/)
- [video](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/video/)
- [professional development](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/professional-development/)
- [hyphens](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/hyphens/)
- [citations](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/citations/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [tools](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/tools/)
- [productivity](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/productivity/)
- [burnout](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/burnout/)
- [organization](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/organization/)
- [introduction](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/introduction/)
- [thesis](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/thesis/)
- [blank page](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/blank-page/)
- [coaching](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/coaching/)
- [technology](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/technology/)
- [conclusions](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/conclusions/)
- [prices](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/prices/)
- [procrastination](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/procrastination/)
- [deadline](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/deadline/)
- [manuscript](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/manuscript/)
- [project](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/project/)
- [GenAI](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/genai/)
- [project management](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/project-management/)
- [time off](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/time-off/)
- [reading](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/reading/)
- [holiday](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/holiday/)
- [2025](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/2025/)
- [dictionaries](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/dictionaries/)
- [writer's block](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/writers-block/)
- [communications](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/communications/)
- [wellness](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/wellness/)
- [corporate](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/corporate/)
- [development](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/development/)
- [music](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/music/)
- [soundtracks](https://www.righttouchediting.com/tag/soundtracks/)

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