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How to fix wordiness (without losing your voice)

As a copyeditor, I’m often briefed to remove wordiness. But what is it, why is it bad and where do you draw the line? First, let’s get...

May 10, 20243 min read

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‘Write now and edit later. ’ I hear this mantra all the time. Writing teachers push it because it helps you beat writer’s block and speed...

Apr 10, 20243 min read

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Are you writing about a topic that’s drier than a dingo’s kidney? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve pumped out press releases for academic...

Sep 10, 20233 min read

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I still remember the first product descriptions I ever wrote. They were for an e-commerce selling quilts. Straightforward stuff, right?...

Sep 3, 20235 min read

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I need to come clean about something. For years – maybe all my life – I used to say ‘far and few between’ when I should’ve been saying...

Aug 26, 20235 min read

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Are you a KISS fan? (And no, I don't mean the band!) For those who don’t know, KISS is short for 'keep it simple, stupid' (yes, there's a...

Jul 30, 20232 min read

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Let's get real for a sec. Have you ever looked at your writing – and I mean really looked – and thought there was room for improvement?...

Jul 21, 20232 min read

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