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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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M. B. Heywood
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15 writing habits that make it harder for readers to enjoy your indie story
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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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M. B. Heywood
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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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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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Livestream Debut on Tuesday (March 18)
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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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January 2025
How do you connect complete thoughts in a sentence?
Editing grammar for accuracy
Jan 29
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How do you make sure your writing is sufficiently well edited?
Introductory post about editorial quality
Jan 29
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