It never gets old shouting to the mountaintops that Edit This®, your friendly neighborhood writing and editing service, is another year older. That's right! We celebrated our 8th anniversary on Friday, April 1. Our self-proclaimed EDIT THIS DAY! As is the case every single year with this ceremonial blog post, 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

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

A student reached out to us recently asking if we'd be willing to answer a few basic questions about the world of writing and editing. A soon-to-be high school senior, this young lady shared that she wants to edit books someday and possibly work for a publishing company. Naturally, we were happy to help and tried our best to give some quick on-the-spot answers in e-mail form without getting too wordy. Below are three of the questions she asked. I'm sharing in case you've cons

I've been fortunate to work closely with some really good editors over the years. Sadly, not every writer can say the same. Maybe this has happened to you? You turn over your novel or magazine feature article to an editor for a thorough once-over, thinking the "extra set of eyes" will uncover all the things you can't because, well, you've been lookin' at the thing for way too long. * Spelling mistakes * Grammatical errors * Formatting issues * Plot holes and weak transitions

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog, let's discuss the difference between Rout vs. Route. Do you know when to use each one? Most people might be saying, "I know. I know!!" And that's great! But Rout vs. Route 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? Rout without the "e" (pronounced ROWT) is typically used in sports

Have you ever found yourself using in your writing what you think are common sayings only to find out later that you totally got them wrong? And not just in what you wrote today – but how you say them in conversation every day? I know I have – more than I care to admit! If you haven't yet, you will by the time you finish reading this post. Sorry, but it's true. For example, how many times have you written something like this in a blog, book, magazine article, text message, so

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. Today, let's discuss the difference between Everyday and Every day. 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. In regular speech, everyday and every day sound identical – but which one you use in your writing will make or break a sentence. So, let's clear up any lingering confusion. Everyday (one word) means ordinary, typical, standard, average, or someone

I had the privilege of doing a short Zoom presentation this week for students at the University of North Texas. The topic: your vs. you're. On paper, this might sound like an easy lesson to grasp. But this is the one grammar mistake I continue to see everywhere. It doesn't matter if it's included in a text message, social media post, a magazine or newspaper article, or in a class assignment – the confusion over when to use your or you're wages on seemingly without an end in s

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

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

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. It's our goal to provide practical tips and tricks to help you cut through the confusion when it comes to the English language. In today's blog post, we'll discuss in straightforward terms when to use Apart vs. A part in a sentence. 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. We use apart (one word, no space) when we are implying a separation between one or m

Do you find yourself reading about grammar rules all day? Well, if you do, then this is the post for you! At Edit This®, we'd like to think we know our way around the English language and have placed all our grammar articles in one convenient post. Take a gander, and don't forget to let us know if there's a post you'd like to see in the future. Edit This Grammar Lesson: Flair And Flare When we use flair, we are referring to someone or something with a distinctive style or nat

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Flair and Flare. Do you know when to use each one? Most of you might be saying, "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. Here is how to use Flair and Flare. When we use Flair, we are referring to someone or so

Have you ever wondered how many songs there are out there about writing and editing? Really? None of you? Well, I couldn't help but get a little curious this past weekend and began searching YouTube for whatever I could find. I found a ton more than what is listed below, but here are four of my favorite songs about writing and editing. Some are parody videos, while others are classics that have been under our nose for years. Call Edit This for all your writing and editing nee

Whether you're an avid reader of our weekly blog or visiting our website for the first time, I thought I'd remind everyone what we do here at Edit This. What is Edit This? Edit This, LLC is a Texas-based writing and editing services company specializing in helping business owners in all industries come up with the right words to effectively communicate with their customers (ex: blogs, content writing for websites, press releases). We also help the average Joe and/or Jane – pe