by Sydney Spencer | Mar 13, 2024 | Grammar & Usage, Style
One of the easiest ways to improve your writing is to ensure that you are writing in active voice. Active voice means that the subject (usually a noun or noun phrase) comes before the predicate (the verb or verb clause). Another way to say it is that the subject...
by Sydney Spencer | Mar 7, 2024 | Editing, Style
People often confuse the terms “voice” and “tone” in writing. Are they the same thing, or are they different? These terms are often used interchangeably, and I confess that I’ve used them interchangeably as well. Their meanings are similar, which is why we all get a...
by Sydney Spencer | Mar 6, 2024 | Editing, Featured 1
Many people aren’t sure what type of editing they need. Perhaps all they know is that they’re not ready to put their writing out into the world without someone else ensuring they have everything exactly right. Many terms are thrown about in the editing industry, and...
