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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 w

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 handle this! First things first: Don’t try to get everything perfectly aligned and formatted on your first draft. You’re going to rewrite, edit, and likely copy and paste a bunch of things. Trying to keep track

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 research, but it's very easy to quickly become overwhelmed with conflicting information. One way to cut down on that information is to search for tips directly related to the type of job you're seeking. If you're ap

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 something I look forward to reading every year. If you enjoy composing and sending out a holiday letter to your friends and family, here are some tips to help you highlight your year. [if !supportLists]·

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 back over the papers I've read in the last few months, and thinking about my own undergrad and post-grad work. Simple and clear certainly makes the most sense. I never did care for the long winded articles and rese

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 make it reflect their purpose, goals, and work process. At that point, you're often revising on the fly, trying to fit in that extra upkeep while handling your day-to-day work. The process can be painstaking. Y