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Just Sayin': Write Like You Mean It Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer

Steve Gamel

4 hours ago
3 min

Just Sayin': Write Like You Mean It Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer

Do you know what makes a really cool stocking stuffer? That's right – my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word. Yes ... I know. There are probably so many other things you could put inside a loved one's stocking this holiday season: Silly Putty, a mini Rubik's Cube, cheerful underwear, movie or concert tickets ... heck, even ChapStick. But if you're looking for something meaningful ... Educational ... Inspiring ... And well worth the read .

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Illicit vs. Elicit

Steve Gamel

Dec 1
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Illicit vs. Elicit

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss illicit vs. elicit. Do you know the difference between them? Illicit and Elicit are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. So, let's dive right in, shall we? Illicit refers to something illegal, forbidden, or unlawful. * They were arrested for selling illicit drugs. * It would be difficult to k

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Happy Thanksgiving From Your Favorite Writer and Editor

Steve Gamel

Nov 23
2 min

Happy Thanksgiving From Your Favorite Writer and Editor

Happy Thanksgiving! We truly have so much to be thankful for, and I hope each of you takes at least a little time over the next day or so to express that gratitude. In fact, I want to challenge you to grab a notepad and pen and do it right now! That's right – write down a list of everything you are thankful for, whether it be about work, life, family, health, or something in between. Remind yourself of these blessings! Then share that list with your loved ones! You'll be surp

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Every Writer Needs a Good Editor: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Nov 17
2 min

Every Writer Needs a Good Editor: An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It

Every writer needs a good editor. It doesn't matter if you're a college student who needs an extra set of eyes for an important paper or a savvy journalist whose next piece must be accurate and readable before it goes to print. You could also be an aspiring writer chipping away at your first novel, a veteran with hundreds of skins on the wall, or someone who likes to write on the side. A quality editor shapes your writing. They help it look the way you meant it to be by fixin

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Q&A Time: Get to Know Your Friendly Neighborhood Writer and Editor

Steve Gamel

Nov 10
6 min

Q&A Time: Get to Know Your Friendly Neighborhood Writer and Editor

As your friendly neighborhood writer and editor, I spend a lot of time sitting down and getting to know people. After all, you have to know the people you're writing about – where they are from ... their hobbies ... the "why" behind what they do for a living ... what makes them tick, etc. Trust me; plenty of great stories come from those conversations! And I love sharing them as a writer! But even when I'm not writing something, I just love building those relationships. I lov

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: A Lot vs. Alot

Steve Gamel

Nov 3
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: A Lot vs. Alot

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss the difference between a lot vs. alot. Do you know when to use each one? The grammar and spelling nerds out there are squirming in their seats right now, exclaiming ... "Only one of those is actually a real word!!!" And they're right. But somehow ... some way, the "a lot vs. alot" debate continues to be a tough nut to crack in the English language. So let's clear up any confusion right now, sh

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Steve Gamel

Oct 27
4 min

11 Holiday Gift Ideas for Writers

I create a list of holiday gift ideas for writers every year on my website. And without fail, I always post it way too late in the season – usually sometime in mid-December. So this year, I decided to get on the ball a little earlier. After all, why wait until the last minute? Without further ado, here are 11 holiday gift ideas for writers. Granted, you may recognize a few from previous years. But there are new ones that are worth investigating! 1. New Book: Write Like You Me

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What Does a Busy Day in the Life of a Professional Writer Look Like?

Steve Gamel

Oct 20
3 min

What Does a Busy Day in the Life of a Professional Writer Look Like?

Being busy is a good problem to have when you're a professional writer. But you may be wondering, what does a busy day in the life of a professional writer look like? Great question! And the quick answer is that it all depends. For example, I could be busy sitting in front of my laptop all day while writing magazine articles, blogs, resumes, or website copy. On others, I juggle those same responsibilities with client meetings, networking events, personal matters, and piles of

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What Type of Writer Are You? An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Oct 13
2 min

What Type of Writer Are You? An Excerpt From Write Like You Mean It

In a few short weeks, I'll have the privilege of standing in front of an auditorium full of eager high school students and talking to them about making a career out of writing. And I can already tell you my first question for them: What type of writer are you? I love asking this question because the reality is that no two writers are the same, and their answers – particularly from young writers just starting out – are fascinating and run the gamut. One may want to be a sports

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Inquire vs. Enquire

Steve Gamel

Oct 6
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Inquire vs. Enquire

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. Today, we'll be talking about the difference between Inquire and Enquire. Do you find yourself getting tripped up on these? If you do, you're not alone. And why? Because they're both technically correct – depending on where you live and your audience! The purpose of today's blog post is to explain the difference so that you can be a grammar pro moving forward. Inquire and Enquire mean "to ask" or "to investigate," and both are cor

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Don't Upset the Grammar Police: How To Write Last Names on Holiday Cards

Steve Gamel

Sep 29
2 min

Don't Upset the Grammar Police: How To Write Last Names on Holiday Cards

John and Jessica love sending out holiday cards. It doesn't matter that it's still September – they are ready to get into the holiday spirit! But without fail, not a year goes by where they aren't upsetting the grammar police with an unnecessary apostrophe in their last name. I'm sure you've seen this faux pas before ... Have a spooky Halloween! Love, the Gamel's. (come on now) Happy Thanksgiving from the Gordon's. (give me a break) Merry Christmas from the Bonner's. (ugh) Pl

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Undo vs. Undue

Steve Gamel

Sep 22
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Undo vs. Undue

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss undo vs. undue. Do you know the difference between them? Undo and Undue are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. So, let's dive right in, shall we? Undo has several meanings, including to reverse or erase. It can also mean to untie, unwrap, destroy, or cause a downfall. * I promise to undo wh

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Happy Birthday to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

Steve Gamel

Sep 15
2 min

Happy Birthday to My Book, Write Like You Mean It

I must admit that it feels strange wishing Happy Birthday to a book. But what can I say? Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word is officially a year old! So, I'm going to celebrate this massive life achievement unapologetically! It was exactly one year ago yesterday that I stood patiently by while Milli Brown, Founder and CEO of Brown Books Publishing Group in Dallas, handed me the inaugural copy of my first book. My palms were sweaty as I nervous

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Curious What People Say About Edit This? Here Are Some Online Reviews

Steve Gamel

Sep 8
3 min

Curious What People Say About Edit This? Here Are Some Online Reviews

Everyone loves 5-star online reviews. Not only do they tell us how we are doing as business owners, but they make us feel good, too! Not to mention, there's nothing quite like word of mouth to make believers out of potential clients. Online reviews are undefeated in that regard. So what are people saying about Edit This®? We're glad you asked! We've been blessed to receive our fair share of 5-star online reviews from customers who continue to rely on us for their unique writi

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23 Surprising Ways You or Your Business Can Use a Content Writer

Steve Gamel

Sep 1
2 min

23 Surprising Ways You or Your Business Can Use a Content Writer

The importance of having a versatile content writer in your corner can't be overstated. Don't believe me? Just ask a busy small-business owner, many of whom are acutely aware that blogs and fresh website copy aren't the only ways to connect with their audience, be viewed as the authority in their craft, and build trusting relationships, brand awareness, etc. Having someone who can make sense of it all and shoulder that load is invaluable. Then there are everyday people who ne

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Write Like You Mean It Highlighted at North Texas Book Festival

Steve Gamel

Aug 25
2 min

Write Like You Mean It Highlighted at North Texas Book Festival

The North Texas Book Festival went off without a hitch this past weekend. And among the authors in attendance to sell and sign books and promote literacy was none other than yours truly, author of Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word. Books representing numerous genres were available. Write Like You Mean It was one of the few nonfiction titles and the only one focused on helping writers improve their craft. I couldn't have been more thrilled to

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Steve Gamel

Aug 18
2 min

Do You Follow Edit This on TikTok?

Your friendly neighborhood writer and editor at Edit This® is all over social media these days. From Facebook to Twitter and all social channels in between, you'd be hard-pressed not to be able to find us and connect. And now, you can also find us on TikTok! Admittedly, we felt a tad lost when we first started producing video content last month. After all, our passion is writing! But we love entertaining people, and we learn TikTok trends fast. Don't believe us? Check out our

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Aisle vs. Isle

Steve Gamel

Aug 11
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Aisle vs. Isle

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss aisle vs. isle. Do you know the difference between them? Aisle and Isle are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. So, let's dive right in, shall we? Aisle refers to a passageway between rows of seats or shelves in a store. * Where is the candy aisle? * She smiled as she walked down the aisle.

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Steve Gamel

Aug 4
3 min

Does Your Business Have a Blog Yet?

If your small business doesn't have a blog yet, you're really missing out. The good news is that it's not too late! But first ... why am I getting onto you about having a company blog? You may even be asking yourself, "What's the big deal if I have one or not?" There are many reasons why your business needs a blog. Here are just a few: They give your business a voice. Blogs help you become the authority in your craft. The stuff you blog about is value-added content your audie

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Steve Gamel

Jul 28
2 min

Steve Gamel and Edit This Featured on Dads on Purpose Podcast

Steve Gamel, President and Owner of Edit This® and the author of Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word. had the opportunity recently to be a guest on the wildly-popular Dads on Purpose Podcast. Dads on Purpose is an engaging platform created by Josh Ashford. The goal of each episode is to empower fathers through education, entertainment, and engagement. And the topics range from mental health to serving others, wealth building, changing habits fo

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