Archive - M. B. Heywood: Editor vs. the Machines

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

Editing punctuation for clarity

May 27 •

April 2025

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

Introductory post about readability

Apr 29 •

How does being an avid reader help you edit?

Introductory post about the relationship between reading and editing

Apr 17 •

March 2025

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

Editing style for consistency

Mar 25 •

What is genre (and why does it matter)?

Editing story for resonance

Mar 21

Editor vs. the Machines Live Debut

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

Mar 18 •

39:23

Livestream Debut on Tuesday (March 18)

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

Mar 15 •

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

Editing punctuation for clarity

Mar 14 •

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

Editing grammar for accuracy

Mar 9 •

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

Editing grammar for accuracy and punctuation for clarity

Mar 1 •

January 2025

How do you connect complete thoughts in a sentence?

Editing grammar for accuracy

Jan 29 •

How do you make sure your writing is sufficiently well edited?

Introductory post about editorial quality

Jan 29 •

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