Whither an editor when "the centre cannot hold"?

Editorial miscellany

Sep 11 • 

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July 2025

How do you describe what a character does while speaking?

Editing grammar for accuracy

Jul 25 • 

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May 2025

How do you know where commas belong and where they don't?

Editing punctuation for clarity

May 27 • 

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April 2025

15 writing habits that make it harder for readers to enjoy your indie story

Introductory post about readability

Apr 29 • 

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How does being an avid reader help you edit?

Introductory post about the relationship between reading and editing

Apr 17 • 

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March 2025

Is "y'all" a proper word (and is that the correct spelling)?

Editing style for consistency

Mar 25 • 

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What is genre (and why does it matter)?

Editing story for resonance

Mar 21

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Editor vs. the Machines Live Debut

Watch now (39 mins) | Introductory livestream on (self-)editing

Mar 18 • 

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39:23

Livestream Debut on Tuesday (March 18)

M. B. Heywood's first live editorial Q&A is on the docket!

Mar 15 • 

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What is a comma splice, and why is it an abomination?

Editing punctuation for clarity

Mar 14 • 

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Is it "centered around" or "centered on"?

Editing grammar for accuracy

Mar 9 • 

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Do you use a comma before a "who," "which," or "that" clause?

Editing grammar for accuracy and punctuation for clarity

Mar 1 • 

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