Of Citation and Scholarship
The past couple of months have been busy for me, though not necessarily for editing reasons. In addition to working on editing projects and my regular part-time job at my
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Every year, I try to carve out a week or two in early January to prepare for the new year and wind down the previous one. I often refer to
My 2025 in Books
I apologize for not posting anything since last year until now. I had a couple of family emergencies in 2025, and I was not able to devote the time I
My 2024 in Books
I look forward to this post every year, and I’ve had several clients and friends tell me they look forward to it too. Who am I to deny the people
In Your Writing, Think Evergreen
One of my most important takeaways from working for a publisher was the importance of thinking evergreen. When marketers talk about evergreen content, they’re talking about content that has enduring
Being Bad at Spelling Isn’t a Character Flaw
I have noticed that when I tell people I’m an editor in social settings, the most common default reaction for the other party is to immediately admit to being bad