A frequent request I hear from clients is to ensure that their manuscript establishes a clear narrative arc. All research tells a story about why it is necessary, how it was executed, and how it contributes to both industry and inquiry. A worthwhile editor will help you to refine this Read more…
It’s a cliché, but when it comes to organization, you can always do worse than, “Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them.” While everyone understands the value of a good outline before writing, you can import snippets of that Read more…
Sometimes in the middle of editing a paper, I come across a table, a phrase, or a graphic that, while not wrong per se, forces me to stop and take a good look at it. Something is just off. Usually, what I’m trying to put my finger on is that Read more…
One of the things nobody told me when I started editing (although, in hindsight, maybe it should have been obvious) is that there would be certain aspects of writing that I would find myself harping on over and over again. Some of this discovery has likely been due to some Read more…