by Sue | Apr 5, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Kathy Ide Originally posted September 11, 2017 on kathyide.com. While new writers are filled with the best intentions, there are some common mistakes they typically make: 1. Unrealistic expectations. Writing seems to be the only art form in which beginners expect...
by Sue | Feb 15, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Kathy Ide Originally posted December 25, 2017 on kathyide.com. When I set up the Store page of my website, I considered whether I wanted to include links to Amazon. Of course, everyone links to Amazon, right? But I’m a big fan of using alternatives to Amazon...
by Sue | Feb 8, 2018 | PEN Tips
by Kathy Ide Originally published September 18, 2017 on kathyide.com. I have been eagerly anticipating the release of the new 17th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style … and anxious to find out if any changes were made that affect the viability of my Proofreading...
by Sue | Mar 9, 2017 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Kathy Ide Continued from How to Keep Your Editing Skills Sharp (Part 1: Read). Study Make sure you have the latest editions of the appropriate reference books. For example: The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Edition (for books) The Associated Press Stylebook (for...
by Sue | Jan 26, 2017 | Articles for Freelancers, PEN Tips
By Kathy Ide No matter how long you’ve been working as an editorial freelancer, you need to work at keeping your skills sharp and up to date. Here are some ways to accomplish that. 1. Read Read books on how to write as well as how to edit. Here are some suggestions:...
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