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I came across a mistaken mistake in Word 2016 that makes me very suspicious of Word's grammar and word choice tools.
Microsoft Word's has added a little feature to its' spellcheck--"frequently confused words." Can you trust it? Take a look at what it recently recommended to me.
I've run into lots of issues since I was recently pushed into updating my everyday tool of Microsoft Word from 2011 to 2016. Some of these issues are huge and still unresolved. Some are small and irritating but getting better. Here's the way I fixed one problem I found.
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You can place a toggle for Track Changes at the bottom of the screen in Word 2016! Once you activate this toggle, it will show at the bottom of the file no matter what menu (Home, Insert, Design, Review, etc.) you have visible at the top of your screen. And the toggle command shows up whether you ar...
Great opportunities for writers in the Ventura County area coming up soon!
Writers can learn from industry professionals at two upcoming Ventura County events.
My webinar on academic editing may help you gain the confidence you need to apply for academic editing jobs.
Webinar will help editors learn more about academic editing and gain the confidence they need to tackle academic editing projects.
I love Carbonite! Why can't all computer techs fix a problem while explaining exactly what they are doing in words that don't make me feel foolish?
I read Harper Lee's "new" book last week. Then I re-read her old one. I think she had a fantastic editor.
Want to know what editors do? Read "Go Set a Watchman." Then read "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Looking forward to participating in the 805 Writers' Conference in a November!
Writers conference in California
Atticus may not be a hero, but Watchman provides insider look at the work -- and worth of an editor.
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Harper Lee's newly released "first draft" gives readers a chance to see what editors really do behind the scenes.
Excited to have my blog post featured on the IBPA PubU blog this week. http://www.publishinguniversity.org/#!Looking-Forward-to-2015-Publishing-University/ctsa/5500a3bd0cf2458597a5c2b7
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I'll be headed to IBPA's Publishing University in Austin next month. Looking forward to great keynotes, classes--and barbecue.
Headed to Independent Book Publishing Association's Publishing University soon. Grateful for Small Publishers, Artists, & Writers Network scholarship.
There are many angles to explore in the news that Harper Lee will publish a new novel. Naturally, I'm most intrigued by the editing one.
What does an editor do? According to Harper Lee, her editor played a pivotal role in the creation of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
I loved many things about the movie "Selma." I especially loved the reminder that Martin Luther King was a writer, a preacher, a man--not a myth.
"Selma" reminds us that Martin Luther King was a man.
As an editor, I find it important to match a author's voice. But what if your author's voice is familiar to millions?
Autobiography of Al Michaels is a great example of the concept of a writer's voice.
For the third year, I've been privileged to be featured in Liz Dexter's Small Business Chats. These interviews really help me focus on my year in business.
Liz Dexter's Small Business chats help provide focus to ups, downs of past year.
Burgers for Bill was a big success! Thanks to everyone who participated.
The Burger for Bill effort raised money to fight Alzheimer's disease and brought a little light into my father's life.
Today's the day! Go have a Burger for Bill today and remember to make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of my dad. Just follow the link to the Burgers for Bill page, click on the big yellow donate button and your contribution will be made to our The Longest Day team. Or if you're in Brownwood, Texas, go have a burger at the Triple T Grill, where they will be taking donations in Bill's honor all day. Follow the link below to learn more about my dad and this effort. My family very much appreciates all the love and support that has been shown us in the past week or so since we started this team. It's wonderful to know that my dad, who remembers so little these days, has not been forgotten. #endalz
On June 21, the family and friends of Bill Fielder are participating in The Longest Day, an event to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer's disease. We are doing this to honor Bill, who has been battling this disease for many years.
Father's Day isn't always easy for me any more, but this way I've found a way to honor my father by raising money for the Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day and partnering with the Triple T Grill in Brownwood, Texas.
On the Longest Day of the year, you can raise funds to fight Alzheimer's disease by eating a burger and donating through Burgers for Bill.
I'm checking online cites today for an article I'm editing on housing preferences of older adults. Before I even finish the article, I get a spam email: "Planning a move to Florida?" Can that be a coincidence? Or are these sites that good at harvesting information from web visitors? #amediting #hazardsofediting
One of the world's most inspiring wordsmiths died today. According to ABC News, Maya Angelou's last public statement was a Tweet on May 23: "Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God." Amazing last public words for an amazing woman. Check out the ABC story for 10 more of her wisest quotes.
The celebrated poet and activist Maya Angelou died today at age 86, leaving behind a body of work filled with wisdom and insight. Angelou rose to fame in 1969 with her debut book, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and wrote seven autobiographies and many poems, one of which she read at the...
Favorite quote so far from book I'm editing for higher ed faculty: "I do not want to romanticize the notion of community in higher education. And yet, a college, regardless of its size, must be held together by something more than a common grievance over parking." -- Ernest Boyer
By its definition, Memorial Day is to remember those who have lost their lives serving our country. Sometimes those very losses leave holes in our memories.
Every Memorial Day, I find myself musing about a man I never met. He was my husband’s uncle, but Michael never met him either. This would-have-been uncle-in-law died while fighting in the Pacific Theater sometime during World War II. The man I’ve only heard about was referred to as “June” by my late…
In 1996, I attended the first Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, a rather small affair. This weekend, about 100,000 people will be attending this year's festival. I'll be working in Booth 201, with the Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network. Come learn more about navigating the crazy new world of publishing.
SPAWN can help writers navigate the confusing world of publishing. Check out our booth at LAT Festival of Books.
Good news: Unexpected deadline break gives me time to deal with pile of admin tasks. Bad news: must deal with pile of admin tasks today.
Just hit first situation where I stymied instinct to replace over w/ more than. Feels a little wrong even tho I like rule change. #amediting
40 signs you might need an "editor."
There's something very strange going on here...
On final skim of 462-pg. PDF & I realize 2 pages have been deleted from middle. Must re-check 6 pages of index entries. Sigh. #amediting
Handouts from the ACES conference available from this site. My session was titled Learning to Speak Scholar.
Certain presenters will make the handouts from their 2014 ACES conference sessions available after the conference. These are provided as a service of the society and of the authors who are sharing their work. Sharing material is at the presenters’ discretion. While this material is available...
What makes editors skip attractions of Vegas for sessions on commas & hyphens? It's all about the sharing: http://t.co/C79cHNofzZ ACES#2014
The 2014 ACES convention allows editors of every stripe share knowledge and experiences.
Had a great time at #ACES2014! Thanks to everyone who contributed to my session on academic editing!
Packing for ACES conference today! Looking forward to conference but not 5 a.m. departure time tomorrow. #ACES2014
Seen in promo for a writing workshop: "Sitting is limited due to location size." Must be a very small location. #getaneditor
Senators, Listen to the Experts and #EndAlz
What's your favorite look-up of the week? Mine has got to be muumuu with BB gun close behind. http://t.co/WceG1UnoVf #amediting #freelance
Swing sets and good-byes and muumuus: all in a week's work for an editor.
From swing set to Stevenson to muumuu. All in a week's work! #amedting #freelance #editing http://t.co/5PhffnRZOe
Swing sets and good-byes and muumuus: all in a week's work for an editor.
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