It’s exciting, and often a relief, to move on to the editing process once you’ve completed a project. But, before you hire an editor, it’s wise to make sure you’re actually ready for that next step.

Formatting for any type of publication can be worrisome. When it comes to a thesis or dissertation, the stakes are high and after putting so much research and effort into the project, it feels like everything has to be exactly perfect. It’s stressful, yes, but you can...

Creating a strong resume can be intimidating. There are any number of print resources, online job search portals, and online sources that offer up tips, hints, and foolproof methods of creating a top-notch resume. Each of those is a great starting point for resume rese...

 It's that time of year again. The holidays are coming up quickly and it's time to start thinking about meals, parties, presents, and cards.

We have a family friend who has written holiday letters in place of a card for years. He is witty and funny and the letters are s...

I've worked with a lot of post-graduate clients lately. Most of the work has been editing theses or dissertations in various fields as the clients approach the end of their schooling. Reading this article from 2015 about using simple, clear language had me thinking bac...

There is a website out there for everything these days. Many have been published quickly in order to capitalize on a new idea and get the word out about a new blog, product, or service. Once business is booming, people often find a need to revise their original text to...

Polished doesn’t have to take a back seat in the battle to get things marked off your to-do list. Even if you’ve already hit publish, with 10 minutes you can do a quick proofread to fix any errors and make your writing shine.