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What Does a Copyeditor Do, Exactly?

What does a copyeditor do, exactly? 

You’ll probably guess that copyediting has something to do with checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

You might even guess that a copyeditor checks for consistency and flow.

And a copyeditor like me would respond with a hearty, “Yes, that’s right.”

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How To Be More Productive As A Freelance Writer

be a productive freelance writer

When I began freelancing many moons ago, the biggest challenge I faced was working with little kids in tow.

My work and home life seemed to be a constant juggling act as I flitted between writing, washing, editing, nap times, editing, school runs, writing, cooking and everything else in between.

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New Freelancing Resolutions

freelance resolutions

As a working mum of three, I’ve got into the habit of planning my ‘New Year’ with their new academic year in September. 

With this in mind, I’ve come up with my short list of resolutions for a more profitable year of freelancing.

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Blog Posts

  • Music Techniques That Will Enhance Your Writing – 4 tips on how to write with flair
  • What Does It Mean To “Kill Your Darlings,” (And When Should You Fight to Keep Them)?
  • Season With Care: A MasterChef Guide to Writing With Adverbs
  • Can You Trust What You Read Online?
  • Perplexing Pairs: Principal vs. Principle (and Other Tricky Twins)
  • The War on Words: Outdated Expressions vs. Modern Clarity
  • What Does a Copyeditor Do, Exactly?
  • Non-Fiction Editing For Self-Publishers
  • Remember This When You Write Your Non-Fiction Book
  • How To Be More Productive As A Freelance Writer
  • How Writers Face Rejection Head On
  • How To Promote Your Book With A Blog
  • New Freelancing Resolutions
  • The Truth About Writing As The Expert In Your Field
  • How To Bounce Back From Rejection Letters

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