If our search results tell us anything, it’s that people want clear guidance on how to use quotation marks, when to use an em dash, and whether they can actually use a…
Grammar and style
Commas vs semicolons vs em dashes: A magical mystery tour
Ah, punctuation. It breaks up our sentences with visual markers, structures our syntax, sets the…
How to punch up your writing
If you write or edit for a living, it’s likely you’ve been asked to make…
Four misconceptions about copy editing
Copy editing is an often-misunderstood science. Some writers believe it undoes the work they have…
The art and science of editing
Most skills are a combination of art and science. A good friend of mine is…
Title case vs sentence case: What’s the difference?
As writers, we make stylistic choices to convey clarity and tone. Titles are no exception.…
Why citing sources matters—and how to do it
If you’ve ever been badgered to cite your sources in a piece of writing, thank…
Are you using that word correctly? Probably not.
If you’re an author, chances are you’ve had editors replace your carefully chosen words on…
Concluding like you mean it
Writers can spend hours working on a piece, carefully fine-tuning each sentence. By the time…
My favorite words: The importance of transitions
For a while I’ve thought about making a list of my favorite words. I wasn’t…