Plotting vs. Pantsing
Last month, I attended a local author event that at one point ventured into a discussion of plotting vs. pantsing. Are you a plotter, who plans ahead and outlines before
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What’s In a Name?
Last week, I noticed that the AP Stylebook posted on social media that they use Chernobyl versus Chornobyl, though they acknowledge they will note the Chornobyl spelling as needed, which
The Worst They Can Say Is No
Last month, I talked about citations and how much I enjoy working on them. A related service I offer and enjoy providing for clients is permissions editing. I have talked
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
Tools of the Trade
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