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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Discuss vs. Discus

Steve Gamel

May 13, 2021
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Discuss vs. Discus

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog entry, let's discuss the difference between Discuss vs. Discus. Do you know when to use each one? Most people will say they do know the difference. And yet, I see this mistake repeatedly in written copy ranging from school papers and published articles to blogs and social media posts. So, let's talk about it a little bit. And maybe by the end of this, we'll all be less confused. Discuss (with the double "s") simply

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Mother's Day Is Sunday. Write Her Something From Your Heart

Steve Gamel

May 6, 2021
2 min

Mother's Day Is Sunday. Write Her Something From Your Heart

Hey, guys and gals. Just in case you've been living under a rock, Mother's Day is Sunday. It can be difficult trying to find the perfect gift at the store, especially if you're looking to give her something different from the norm. So how about writing her a special love letter? Love letters, poems, and anything heartfelt go a long way in showing mom just how much she is loved and appreciated. Granted, I understand that what I'm suggesting isn't a unique concept. But while th

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dessert vs. Desert

Steve Gamel

Apr 15, 2021
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dessert vs. Desert

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog entry, let's discuss the difference between Dessert vs. Desert. Do you know when to use each one? Most people will say they do know the difference. And yet, I see this mistake time and again in written copy ranging from school papers and published articles to blogs and social media posts. It's OK. I'm not here to poke fun. I have to stop and think about this one, too! So, let's talk about it a little bit. And maybe

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Happy Edit This Day: It's Our 7th Anniversary

Steve Gamel

Apr 1, 2021
1 min

Happy Edit This Day: It's Our 7th Anniversary

Edit This®, your friendly neighborhood writing and editing service, is another year older! That's right. Today, we celebrate our 7th anniversary! IT'S EDIT THIS DAY!!! I can't say thank you enough to every family member, friend, client, business partner, and everyone in between for the love and support as I continue to live and breathe my dream job! I've been in the writing and editing industry for 24 years, but when I went off on my own seven years ago – on April Fools' Day,

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Stationary vs. Stationery

Steve Gamel

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Stationary vs. Stationery

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Stationary vs. Stationery. Do you know when to use each one? Stationary vs. Stationery 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? Stationary with an "ary" refers to something that isn't supposed to move. It's fixed in place, unchanging, and imm

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20 Reason Why Starting A Company Blog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did

Steve Gamel

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

20 Reason Why Starting A Company Blog Was The Best Thing I Ever Did

Starting a blog was the best thing I could have done for my writing and editing business. Not only has it kept me top of mind with clients, but it's being shared more as time goes by – putting me in front of potential clients, other writers, and people who enjoy good content. If you're a business owner, it's time to overcome any weird hangups you might have about starting a blog and jump on the bandwagon. When done right, the benefits are immeasurable. Here are 20 reasons why

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Need Written Copy For Your Website? Hire A Copywriter

Steve Gamel

Feb 18, 2021
3 min

Need Written Copy For Your Website? Hire A Copywriter

There aren't many small-business owners who wouldn't want to talk about what they do for a living. After all, these are people who have a true passion for their work. So in a casual one-on-one conversation, they'll tell you anything you want to know about: * What they do * Why they do it * How they got started, and * What makes them different But ask the same person to write all of that stuff down as written copy for their website, and they'll stare at you like a deer in head

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Premier vs. Premiere

Steve Gamel

Jan 28, 2021
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Premier vs. Premiere

Today, we have an Edit This® grammar lesson based on a specific question from one of our loyal readers! This reader would like to know the difference between Premier vs. Premiere. Do you know when to use each one? Premier and Premiere 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, here is the quick answer: Premier refers to someone or something that is the best or first in posi

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Sight vs. Site vs. Cite

Steve Gamel

Jan 7, 2021
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Sight vs. Site vs. Cite

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Sight, Site, and Cite. 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. Sight, Site, and Cite are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Let's clear up any lingering confusion. Sight refers to our ability t

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Waste vs. Waist

Steve Gamel

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Waste vs. Waist

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Waste vs. Waist. Do you know when to use each one? Waste vs. Waist are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Waste has several meanings. Examples include referring to excess or unwanted material, trash, or to use something carelessly or without reason. It also can be used to de

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Too Wordy? Here Are 5 Ways To Trim The Word Count In Your Writing

Steve Gamel

Dec 3, 2020
3 min

Too Wordy? Here Are 5 Ways To Trim The Word Count In Your Writing

You've sat down to write a magazine article, a short blog post, or even a few chapters for your next novel. Everything is coming together nicely, but you know it's a little too wordy. Your editor wants 700 words max. You wrote 787. It's supposed to be a 300-word blog. You have 400. Each chapter should be 3,000 words. Oops! You need to cut something. But what? How? From where? Plenty of writers struggle to be efficient with their words, especially when they have a good story b

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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family At Edit This To Yours

Steve Gamel

Nov 26, 2020
2 min

Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family At Edit This To Yours

I believe everyone should have an opportunity to do what they are most passionate about for a living. It's like they say, if you do, you'll never work a day in your life. For me, my passion is obviously writing – being a writer. And I am incredibly thankful for that and so much more. I am thankful for being blessed with the ability to write. I am thankful for having the opportunity to tell your stories. I am thankful that I can use my God-given talents to provide for my famil

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Avoid Holiday Family Card Fails: How To Make Your Last Name Plural

Steve Gamel

Nov 19, 2020
2 min

Avoid Holiday Family Card Fails: How To Make Your Last Name Plural

The holiday season is upon us. That means your mailbox is soon to be filled with warm and fuzzy holiday cards from family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Perhaps reading that was a reminder that you need to send out a few dozen, too! And when you do, don't fall victim to the age-old grammar fail that so many families overlook during the holiday season: using an apostrophe to pluralize their last name. You don't need the apostrophe! Here's how to make your last name plura

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Accept vs. Except

Steve Gamel

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Accept vs. Except

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Accept vs. Except. Do you know when to use each one? Accept and Except are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. Let's clear up any lingering confusion. Accept means to agree or receive. * I accept your challenge. * Diane doesn't accept change very well. * You might as well acc

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Creative Ways Clients Use Edit This For Their Writing And Editing Needs

Steve Gamel

Aug 27, 2020
4 min

Creative Ways Clients Use Edit This For Their Writing And Editing Needs

A few years ago, a client reached out to me with an interesting request. She needed me to write a quick blurb to promote their bank's new debit card program, but it couldn't be longer than a few sentences and should take less than a minute to read. I'm used to writing copy that's short and sweet. This one was a bit different, though. The blurb was going to be read by a PA announcer during halftime of an upcoming football game. "I'd try to write it myself, but I was supposed t

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Steve Gamel

Aug 20, 2020
2 min

Check Out Edit This In The News

I've spent an entire career writing for and about other people and their businesses, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I love my job. With that said, it is nice when other people write and talk about me every so often. From having spotlights written about Edit This® to radio interviews, Facebook Live videos, and a commercial, I have been blessed to watch my little company go from this small idea that no one understood to something many people want to know more about.

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Principal vs. Principle

Steve Gamel

Aug 6, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Principal vs. Principle

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Principal vs. Principle. 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 – even for a veteran writer and editor. Principal and Principle are examples of homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings – and they trip more people up than you think. In today's post, I'll be going

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Steve Gamel

Jul 30, 2020
2 min

The Many Faces Of A Writer In GIFs

"It's the many faces of a writer." That's the playful and somewhat sarcastic answer I had for my wife the other day when she pointed out that I keep making these weird faces as I write. "Do you even realize that you're making them?" she asked. "Umm. No, not really. You're the first to point it out," I said sheepishly. These are the oddball exchanges between couples when a global pandemic hits, and both of you end up working from home. I'm in my office writing, and she is 10 f

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Steve Gamel

Jul 9, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Bail vs. Bale

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Bail vs. Bale. 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 – even for a veteran writer and editor like myself. For example, I was editing a few articles at the Denton Record-Chronicle when I came across this sentence: "I’d probably jump on hay bails because that was really hard for me to do when I was littl

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4 Older Grammar Rules That I Don't Mind Breaking Every So Often

Steve Gamel

May 21, 2020
3 min

4 Older Grammar Rules That I Don't Mind Breaking Every So Often

Grammar rules were put in place for a reason. After all, if we all were to willy-nilly put words on a page in whatever order, pattern, or spelling we felt like, it'd be super difficult for any of us to figure out is peson the wat oter saying. See what I mean? Grammar rules make everything we write clear, uniformed, professional, and easy to understand. And like any writer and editor, I follow these time-tested rules at all costs. Well, most of them. While there are countless

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