How to Check Names, Words, Numbers, and Capitals: A Simple Start
Start the style sheet with four headings: Names, Terms, Numbers, Capitals. Then, as you read a text, note every decision that might come up again.…
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How to Cut Repetition Without Losing the Writer’s Pulse
“The room was quiet. The quiet made every movement feel louder.” The word’s repetition stands out. It could be serving a purpose. Repetition has the…
Don’t Fix That Awkward Sentence Yet Before You Can Even Spell It
Your cursor is right next to that clunky sentence, but fixing it right away could get you into trouble. You could make it grammatically perfect…
When to Edit an Awkward Sentence and When to Query the Author
Some awkward sentences are fixable because the intended meaning is obvious. Others have gaps for which a responsible edit cannot find the missing piece. The…