Five Tips for Editing Numbers
Style books differ on how to edit numbers, but some rules remain consistent. Here are five tips for editing numbers that all editors can follow.
May 22, 2012
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Susie Yakowicz
Five Words We Shouldn't Be Using
Some words shouldn't be used. Here are five.
Apr 30, 2012
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Patrick Smith
Five Dos and Don'ts for Using Italics in Writing
Italics can enhance and clarify writing but can also be distracting and unprofessional if overdone. Here are five dos and don'ts for using italics.
Feb 17, 2012
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Susie Yakowicz
Style Books: No Rule Against Starting Sentences with Conjunctions
Is it okay to begin a sentence with a conjunction, like "and" or "but"? Style books suggest it's an acceptable practice but should be used carefully.
Dec 5, 2011
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Susie Yakowicz
How to Punctuate Dialogue in Fiction or Nonfiction
Rules of dialogue punctuation help writers write dialogue that is smooth, real, and easy to read.
Nov 13, 2011
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Bonnie Way
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Susie Yakowicz is a Minnesota freelance writer whose work has appeared in dozens of publications for children and adults.