Copy editing is an often-misunderstood science. Some writers believe it undoes the work they have put in or adds more work to the process. Others see it as a necessary evil to…
Grammar and style
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…
Publishing evils: Protecting against plagiarism in thought leadership
“Plagiarism” is an ugly word. It can get you reprimanded, branded a thief, even kicked…
Suggestions for clearer writing
There are serious perks to working with words every day. Among them is that I…
Leff’s picks: November 2017
We’re back with another content round-up. ‘Tis the season to sign a handful of greeting…