Edit This®, your source for all things writing and editing in Denton, TX, has made Top 3 for this year's Best of Denton County awards. But the journey isn't over yet! The voting stage started yesterday, and we need your help getting over the top. Here's how you can help (in 4 easy steps): 1. Click this BODC Specialty Services link. 2. Enter your name and email address. 3. Choose Edit This for Question #33 (Best Writing & Editing Service). 4. Click next and done a few times. I

Whether you've utilized our writing and editing services before, or you've stumbled on us for the first time and are curious, I'd like to remind everyone of what we do here at Edit This®. What is Edit This? Companies like yours want to communicate with clients, spark engagement, and build trusting relationships, and one of the best ways to do that is with unique and authentic written content. The only problem is that most entrepreneurs don't have time to write and edit their

It's Best of Denton County time, and your favorite writer and editor at Edit This® would love to earn your nomination for Best Writing & Editing Service and Best Blogger! Here's how you can help (it's super easy and quick): 1. Click these words right here to go to the direct link. 2. Fill in your name, email, etc. 3. Go to Question #5 (Best Blogger) and type Edit This. 4. Go to Question #32 (Best Writing & Editing Service) and type Edit This. 5. Click submit and done a few ti

I didn't become a writer to chase glory and win a bunch of awards. What drives me is quality storytelling, learning something new today to be better at my craft tomorrow, evoking emotion from those who read my stuff, and my love for the written word. But there is validation in winning awards – being recognized for what you do. It feels good, and it's proof that, as writers, we must be doing something right. And we shouldn't be afraid to toot our own horn. It's NOT bragging to

Welcome back to another hilarious edition of the Gamel Funny Farm blog, where you get to learn all about my quirky family. Below are a collection of random photos, conversations, and unforgettable moments we've had over the last few months. Our boys, Christian (13) and Jackson (9), are witty and have amazing comedic timing. On top of that, my wife, Leslie, and I are 10 percent normal and 90 percent goofy. When you add it all up, you have the Gamel Funny Farm. For everyone's c

As we inch closer to 2021, several friends, family, and clients have continued asking me, "Are we supposed to write it as New Year's or New Years?" The quick answer is ... New Year's (with the apostrophe). Please, for the love of Pete, do not write "New Years." Why is it New Year's? Using an apostrophe shows possession, which is important when you're talking about New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, a New Year's resolution, a New Year's greeting, etc. In all instances, you're ref

Edit This®, your source for all things writing and editing related in Denton, TX, has made Top 3 for this year's Best of Denton County awards. But the journey isn't over yet! The voting stage started yesterday, and we need your help getting over the top. Edit This is in TWO categories: Best Writing & Editing Service and Best Blogger. Here's how you can help (in 4 easy steps): 1. Click this BODC Specialty Services link. 2. Enter your name and email address. 3. Choose Edit This

Welcome back to another hilarious edition of the Gamel Funny Farm blog, where you get to learn all about my quirky family. Below are a collection of random photos, conversations, and unforgettable moments we've had over the last few months. Our boys, Christian (13) and Jackson (8), are witty and have amazing comedic timing. On top of that, my wife, Leslie, and I are 10 percent normal and 90 percent goofy. When you add it all up, you have the Gamel Funny Farm. For everyone's c

It's Best of Denton County time, and your favorite writer and editor at Edit This® would love to earn your nomination for Best Writing & Editing Service and Best Blogger! Here's how you can help (it's super easy and quick): 1. Click these words right here to go to the direct link 2. Fill in your name, email, etc. 3. Choose Writing & Editing Service (you'll choose blogger later) from the drop-down menu. 4. Type Edit This in Denton as the nominee. 5. Click submit. ***PLEASE rep

Let's squeeze in one more quick grammar lesson before the end of the year, shall we? In today's post, I want to talk about writing New Year's or New Years. Which is it, and why? The short answer is that you always write it as New Year's (with the apostrophe). Using an apostrophe 's' shows possession, which is important when you're talking about New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, a New Year's resolution, a New Year's greeting, etc. In all instances, you're referring to something

It would be remiss of us if we didn't thank those of you who have taken the time to post happy reviews about your experiences with our writing and editing services company, Edit This®. There's nothing like word of mouth to make someone a believer, and this is especially helpful for those of you who are still on the fence about whether or not it's time to hire a writer to give your business a voice. We love our customers, and we'd love for you to become one, too! Below are jus

Welcome to a long-overdue edition of the Gamel Funny Farm, where you get to learn all about my quirky family. What you'll find below is a hilarious collection of random conversations and unforgettable moments we've had over the last few months. Our boys, Christian (12) and Jackson (7), are witty and have amazing comedic timing. On top of that, my wife, Leslie, and I are 10 percent normal and 90 percent goofy. When you add it all up, you have the Gamel Funny Farm. For everyone

It's time once again for an Edit This® grammar lesson. Today, we discuss the difference between Break and Brake. Do you know the difference between these homophones? First things first, you may be wondering what a homophone is. Simply put, these are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Read more of our grammar lessons about homophones here. In the meantime, let's dive in. Break means to pause from a particular activity or event. It can also ref

Edit This®, your source for all things writing and editing related in Denton, TX, is still in the running for this year's Best of Denton County awards. But (cliche alert) we're not out of the woods just yet! We have made the Top 3 in two categories: Best Writing & Editing Service and Best Blogger. Your votes from this point forward will go a long way in helping us get over the top. Here's how you can help (in 4 easy steps): 1. Click this BODC Specialty Services link 2. En

Never edit your own writing. That's what writers and small-business owners hear all the time. It doesn't matter if it's a press release or a weekly blog post. Always have someone with a fresh perspective give your work a thorough once-over before hitting publish. Not only can they tell you if what you wrote is good or bad, but they can offer advice and help spot that misspelled word, missing comma, etc. But what if having someone edit your writing isn't an option? What if you

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Fair and Fare. Do you know when to use each one? Most of you might be saying, "Why, yes, I do!" But for others, it's not that easy. These are perfect examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. But don't worry, as we are here to clear up the confusion. Fair is the one option out

I have every intention of taking tomorrow off since it is the Fourth of July. But I wanted to get out at least one blog post before the festivities get underway. Nothing too educational – just a few funny GIFs about writing, editing, and grammar. Enjoy! And, of course, have a safe and fun July 4th with your friends and family. Call Edit This in Denton, TX for all your writing and editing needs Business owners want to communicate with clients, spark engagement, and build trust

I am incredibly proud of my company blog and what it has become. But there was a time when I was embarrassed by it. That's right – I hated my own blog. It was 2016, and not only was I not posting enough, but the content wasn't providing value. It didn't have the traits of a great company blog, though I justified my crappy version by saying I was too busy making my clients' blogs perform beyond expectations. "If I do well with my clients' blogs, I don't need to worry about my

I posed these two questions on social media last week: What's the one obstacle keeping you from writing? And ... If you faced a writing obstacle but overcame it, how did you do it? Thanks to your responses – along with taking into consideration challenges I have faced countless times as a writer – here's a list of obstacles we all seem to face the most (in no particular order): * Time * Procrastination * Perfectionism * Fear or Anxiety * Self-doubt/Lack of confidence * Hatred

It's Best of Denton County time, and your friends at Edit This® would love to earn your nomination for Best Writing & Editing Service and Best Blogger in this year's contest! Here's how you can help (it's super easy and quick): 1. Click here for the BODC Specialty Services page 2. Fill in your name, email, etc. 3. Choose Writing & Editing Service from the drop-down menu 4. Type Edit This as the nominee and Denton for the city 5. Click submit ***PLEASE repeat this process agai