How to Give Writers Feedback: 8 Real-Life Notes Revised to Get Better Results
Not every marketer has the luxury of time — or the gift of patience. When it comes to giving feedback on a project, some folks can’t help...
A Little Refresher on the Complexity of Adverbs (and When Not to Use Them)
Stephen King said: “The road to hell is paved with adverbs.” While the author is renowned for such sentiments, he’s equally criticized...
Don’t Edit Your Own Work (But Double-Check These 9 Things Before You Press Send)
It’s the rule: Don’t edit your own work. This doesn’t get you out of the responsibility of being both the first and last eyes on your...
Managing Tips for Managing Editors
Whether you’re the editor for a high-volume site online, a trade publication or a supermarket glossy, you’re putting in hours of...
Understanding Different Types of Editing: What Kind of Freelance Editor Do I Need?
The type of freelance editor you need depends on a variety of factors, including where you are in the writing process. At the various...
A Crossword to Avoid Editorial Disgruntlement [PDF]
In honor of Crossword Puzzle Day, which today marks the 105th birthday of the first crossword, we created one of our own — going totally...
Yes, Good Grammar Is (Still) Important, and Here’s Why
Why is good grammar important? While texting and verbal slang are widely accepted in many scenarios, your grammar skills will set you...
17 ‘Word Crimes’ That Make Your Editor Cry (With a Little Fun Finger-Shaming From Weird
Listening to Weird Al instantly puts me in the backseat with my younger brother. We are 12 and 8 respectively and we both know every...
After Copy Editing: 4 Fool-Proof Tips for Proofreaders
We’ve all done it: Copy edit something terribly before it gets to design. The designers make it fit perfectly on the page and send it...
What Does an Editor DO, Anyway? Why Your Brand Needs an Editor #ForSure
Editors are not optional. Period. – Ann Handley Why do you need an editor? Good question. The editor plays a vital role in the content...
Guide to the Rules of Attribution: How to Avoid the ‘P’ Word & Other Problems
You work hard to create original and compelling content and get it seen by others, and you’d never sit idly by and let someone else take...
Copy Editing Tips for Teams Without Word Nerds
A good copy editor looks at word choice, sentence structure, stylization and story flow in addition to checking spelling and grammar. But...
How to Give Freelance Writers Criticism That Is Actually Constructive
How do editors deliver constructive criticism to freelance writers? It requires an editor to take ownership of his or her role in the...
The Secret to Creating Successful Content? It’s in the Headline
As a species, humans are sure becoming attention-deficit. In fact, our attention span is shorter than ever, having dropped from… Ooh,...
How to Be My Favorite Content Editor: 4 Tips From a Freelancer
You may never interact with them face to face, but your freelance writers have a significant impact on how well you do your job — and how...
Why Deadlines Are Bad for Your Content
Did I just clickbait you? Perhaps. I also just used a question as a lead. I’m throwing all good content sense off the page in an attempt...
Introducing: Collaborative Editing from ClearVoice
We are delighted to announce the release of the newest ClearVoice feature: Collaborative Editing. Available to all ClearVoice customers...
Singular ‘They’ Named Word of the Year, Dear Megan Loses It
My indignation was palpable. Well, well, well, I thought. So it’s come to this. The object of my ire was the announcement from the...
Create Clean Content With These Rules for Commonly Confused Words [Infographic]
Confession time: I have a hard time keeping the rules of “lie vs. lay” straight. It’s true. This used to be a source of shame — what sort...



















