I’m excited to announce that I’m now offering freelance editing services, including copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript critiques. I have low rates compared to the average going rates for editing services (mainly because I’m fresh to the business), but I have experience with copywriting and editing in AP Style and Chicago Manual of Style. I …
With so many rules and different style guides, it’s hard to know what punctuation to use where in your writing. From comma splices to overuse of ellipses, there are a lot of mistakes you can make that cause you to look less than your best. I know—we all make mistakes. The mistakes I’m going to …
There are many different style guides per country. But what is the purpose of a style guide? Consistency and clarity. They maintain a standard style of writing. You’re probably already familiar with Modern Language Association’s handbook or “MLA”, as it is commonly used in academic writing. There are, however, other commonly used style guides, depending …