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Jan 14
3 min

12 Of Our Favorite Blog Posts From 2020

A few keys to having a successful blog, regardless of what industry you are writing about, is to be consistent, focus on building relationships, have fun, and give readers something of value. And boy, did we lead by example in 2020! We take pride in our library of Edit This® blog posts, which covers practically everything that has to do with the writing and editing industry. From grammar tips to hacks for fellow writers and how to give your small business a voice, we've writt

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Steve Gamel

Dec 31, 2020
2 min

Is It New Year's or New Years?

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

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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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5 Reasons Why Having Employee Bios Takes Your Website To Another Level

Steve Gamel

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

5 Reasons Why Having Employee Bios Takes Your Website To Another Level

I love seeing company websites that have fun and engaging employee bios on an About Us, Meet The Team, or Our Team page. While not a do-or-die element, these are some of my favorite pages to read. And the fact that they took the time to include them shows how much the owners value building connections between their staff and potential clients. Visitors click on those pages more often than you think. Employee bios give your site a sense of trust, personalization, and completen

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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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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 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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Why Is Having Well-Written Copy So Important For My Website?

Steve Gamel

Jun 25, 2020
3 min

Why Is Having Well-Written Copy So Important For My Website?

People ask me all the time, "why is having well-written copy so important for my website?" The answer is that your website isn't complete without it. You could have the most current and expertly designed site in your industry, with visually pleasing photos and every bell and whistle imaginable. But if you didn't bother to include well-written copy (words) to explain what you do and share your story, the site will fall short. Visitors will struggle to find you in search result

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Guest Post: Learning About Online Review Strategies With RS Consulting

Steve Gamel

Jun 18, 2020
3 min

Guest Post: Learning About Online Review Strategies With RS Consulting

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from one of our Edit This® business partners, Randi Skinner, with RS Consulting. Randi is a marketing and idea strategist, and we have the potential to work together on a variety of content writing projects moving forward. Today she'll discuss first impressions and the impact a strong online review strategy has on your small business. You can learn more about what Randi does on her website and blog. RS Consulting is also all over social med

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How Getting Up To Write Early In The Morning Saved My Life

Steve Gamel

Jun 4, 2020
4 min

How Getting Up To Write Early In The Morning Saved My Life

Getting up to write early in the morning didn't just make me a better writer – it saved my life. Geez, just reading that sentence again makes me seem melodramatic! But it's true. For two or three years – maybe longer – getting up to write early in the morning was a big "hell no" for me. Instead, I was a night owl. I used the hours of 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. to write my best stuff. And it wasn't just once or twice a week. It was more like five or six nights a week. I did it to avoid

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Don't Forget To Grammar Check Your PowerPoint Presentations

Steve Gamel

Mar 12, 2020
2 min

Don't Forget To Grammar Check Your PowerPoint Presentations

Maybe it's the Grammar Nazi in me, but here's my heartfelt public service announcement for the week: don't forget to grammar check your PowerPoint presentations, too. I've had several clients ask me over the last few weeks to give their upcoming presentations a quick once-over for things like grammar, spelling, and overall effectiveness. I truly appreciate them looking to me for help, and I love how dead set they are on making sure they look and sound their absolute best. But

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6 Ways Freelance Writers Can Get Noticed By Potential Clients

Steve Gamel

Feb 27, 2020
3 min

6 Ways Freelance Writers Can Get Noticed By Potential Clients

It can be a daunting task for freelance writers to get noticed by potential clients. Sure, there is a lot of work out there to be had, but if the list of quality writers who are competing against you for those opportunities is twice as long, how can you possibly stand out? I asked myself that same question six years ago when I started Edit This®. I had my computer, an enthusiastic attitude, and tons of creative juices – but only one client. Truth be told, that client was from

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Steve Gamel

Jan 30, 2020
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Here vs. Hear

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Here vs. Hear. 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. We are here to clear up the confusion. Here is used to refer to the

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4 Ways Freelance Writers Can Be Healthier

Steve Gamel

Jan 23, 2020
4 min

4 Ways Freelance Writers Can Be Healthier

Freelance writers love to stay busy. It doesn't matter if we are writing a blog, magazine article, novel, website copy, or helping a client come up with the right words for their company newsletter – give us something to write and a little direction, and off we go. But the reality is that freelance writing is hard work, and it can lead to unhealthy habits and health risks if we aren't careful. Does any of this sound familiar to my fellow freelance writers? * Sleep deprivation

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What Are Our Personal And Business Goals For 2020? We're Glad You Asked

Steve Gamel

Jan 9, 2020
3 min

What Are Our Personal And Business Goals For 2020? We're Glad You Asked

Our weekly networking group went through an interactive exercise this morning, where each participant shared his or her personal and business goals for 2020. Naturally, we wrote each goal down, but speaking our intentions out loud kinda made it all the more official. I always have a list of personal and business goals a mile long – especially when it comes to my writing and editing company, Edit This®. But this year I've decided to hone in on my Top 4. Here are my Top 4 perso

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A Look Back: 12 Of Our Favorite Blog Posts From 2019

Steve Gamel

Jan 2, 2020
4 min

A Look Back: 12 Of Our Favorite Blog Posts From 2019

At Edit This®, we talk a lot about the importance of giving your small business a voice. One of the best ways to do that while also building relationships with your readers is with blogs, and boy did we lead by example in 2019! We added 52 new entries to our library of blog posts this past year. It was a tough decision, but here are 12 of our favorite blog posts from 2019. Simply click on the individual green-colored links to take you to each article. What to do after you wri

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New Year's or New Years: How To Start 2020 Like A Grammar Pro

Steve Gamel

Dec 26, 2019
2 min

New Year's or New Years: How To Start 2020 Like A Grammar Pro

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

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Steve Gamel

Nov 21, 2019
2 min

27 Reasons Why You Need A Writer

Business owners want to communicate with clients, spark engagement, and build trusting relationships. One of the best ways to do that is with unique and authentic written content. The problem is that most entrepreneurs don't consider themselves good writers. And even if they are pretty decent with stringing words together to form a coherent sentence, they know deep down that they don't really have the time or desire to do it on their own. It is much easier to hand everything

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Edit This Roundup: All Our Grammar Articles In One Convenient Post (Updated)

Steve Gamel

Sep 12, 2019
5 min

Edit This Roundup: All Our Grammar Articles In One Convenient Post (Updated)

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

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Flair And Flare

Steve Gamel

Aug 22, 2019
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Flair And Flare

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

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