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book proposals, developmental work, editing, philosophy of editing, project editing

Recent developmental projects

Over the past few years, much of my work has shifted to developmental editing. Here are a few projects I’m very proud to say I helped send into the world. ...
by Kristie • December 9, 2018December 10, 2018

editing, reading, writing

Michelle Obama’s sage writing advice

During the President and First Lady’s recent trip to England, Michelle Obama spoke to schoolgirls in London on a number of topics. As an editor and writer, I was struck ...
by Kristie • July 6, 2011January 13, 2014

copyediting, editing, grammar, usage

Which vs. that: Which to use when?

Which and that are used nearly interchangeably in everyday speech. Yet since which seems more formal, many people conclude it must be better in written material. Why is there so ...
by Kristie • May 26, 2011April 12, 2018

editing, philosophy of editing, style guides

What is an editorial style guide?

The Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, and New York Times Manual of Style and Usage: these are just a few ...
by Kristie • April 16, 2011November 30, 2015

copyediting, editing, grammar, philosophy of editing, reading, style guides, usage, writing

Welcome to The Style Guide

“If you take hyphens seriously, you will surely go mad.” —The Oxford Style Manual, via The Economist Style Manual Welcome, and thanks for stopping by The Style Guide, a blog ...
by Kristie • April 6, 2011January 12, 2014
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