How Does Passive Voice Work?
Did a grammar checker tell you that you were using too much passive voice? Chances are you’re not. Here’s how passive voice actually works.
How Do Editors Set Editing Rates?
Looked at editing rates and feel like hiring a pro is going to break the bank? Understanding how editors set their rates can help you budget more effectively, so you can find someone who fits your needs and your budget.
What Are Dead Words?
Do you have a word you use too much? You might have stumbled on one of the “dead words.” What are they and how can you avoid them?
How Can You Tell If Someone Is a Professional Editor?
There are a lot of editors out there. How can you separate the professionals from the riffraff? Take a look at these tips.
Why Put Two Spaces after a Period (When One Will Do)?
One or two spaces after a period? If you grew up with typewriters or typing classes, you probably think you know the answer. Our technology has changed and so has the convention.
Why Should I Pay for Editing?
“Why should I pay for editing?” We hear this question a lot! We also see a lot of excuses. We break down why you should pay for editing.
Six Tips for Self-Editing
Have a manuscript you want to polish before sending to an editor or agent? These six tips for self-editing will help you make your prose shine.
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Which Is Better?
Is self-publishing really just for hacks? Is there any reason to wait around for a publisher to pick up your book? There are plenty of pros and cons to both self-publishing and traditional publishing. We take a look at them here.
Wordbird Tips: How Do You Use Hyphens Anyway?
Ever wondered exactly where you should (or shouldn’t) put a hyphen? We can’t give you an instance-by-instance list, but we can give you some tips to help you sort out hyphenation conundrums.
7 Easy Ways to Find a Good Editor
You want to work with a great editor for your next book project. The question is how do you find a good editor? These tips can help make the search simpler.