Writing & Editing

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Avoid loose sentences. Keep related words together. And don’t write your copy with beer.

Descriptive language can bring your prose to life—but a preponderance of trite words can make an editor’s eye twitch.

Slang evolves with every generation, though certain awesome terms have epic linguistic legs. Enjoy these groovy words that have gained favor among hipsters and swells.

We keepers of the editorial flame don’t want much—though fewer comma splices and run-on sentences would be nice. A grammar-themed mug would be icing on the gingerbread house.

Editing makes the difference between fluid, easily digestible content and an arduous slog for your readers. Consider these tactics next time you edit other’s copy—or your own.

That many legal words and phrases derive from Latin might not be surprising, but the oft-cited ‘quid pro quo’ has its origins in an altogether different profession. That said, caveat emptor.

Craft short sentences, delete fluff, and get straight to your key point.

Our language is full of spelling disparities and irregularities. Don’t let these head-shakers trip you up.