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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Laying in Bed or Lying in Bed?

Steve Gamel

Jun 23
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Laying in Bed or Lying in Bed?

When you're tired and want to go to bed, do you wonder whether it's grammatically correct to say that you're laying in bed or lying in bed? Of course not! You're tired and couldn't care less about grammar at this point! Laying down ... lying down ... I'm in bed! Who cares?! Well, we grammar nerds care! So if you don't mind keeping one eye open for a few seconds longer, I'd like to use this week's Edit This® grammar lesson to show you that you've probably been saying this line

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If You Loved Reading Write Like You Mean It, Please Spread the Word

Steve Gamel

Jun 16
3 min

If You Loved Reading Write Like You Mean It, Please Spread the Word

My eccentric but loveable friend Dan emailed me out of the blue recently. And I only say "out of the blue" because he'd been galavanting across Europe for weeks, and no one expected to hear from him anytime soon. But here he was, explaining in ways that only Dan could that while he was finally back in the states, he'd be missing our upcoming networking meeting for a previously-scheduled colonoscopy. But on a brighter note, he wanted to share how much he enjoyed my book, Write

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30 Common Words That Are Really Hard to Spell

Steve Gamel

Jun 2
2 min

30 Common Words That Are Really Hard to Spell

Even the best writers admit certain words are really hard to spell. No matter how often we use them in everyday writing, we routinely have to spell them out slowly as we type or even resort to double-checking ourselves with spell-check or a quick online search. Even then, we still aren't confident that we got it right. Some words are just confusing like that, especially those that sound like they should be spelled a different way, have weird letter combinations, or feel like

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Compliment vs. Complement (Revisited)

Steve Gamel

May 19
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Compliment vs. Complement (Revisited)

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, we will discuss Compliment vs. Complement and the differences between the two. I wrote a blog post about this five years ago but am revisiting the topic since I've seen a lot of confusion lately. Compliment and Complement 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? Compliment

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30 Common Phrases Everyone Keeps Getting Wrong in Writing

Steve Gamel

May 12
3 min

30 Common Phrases Everyone Keeps Getting Wrong in Writing

I wrote a blog just over a year ago to shine an important light on a few common phrases everyone keeps getting wrong in writing and everyday conversation. Things like "I could care less" and "She's biting her time." We all think those are correct. But they're not. They've been butchered so often over the years – including by yours truly – that it comes as a complete shock when we find out we've been saying them wrong the entire time. Needless to say, my post was pretty popula

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Already vs. All Ready

Steve Gamel

Apr 14
2 min

Edit This Grammar Lesson: Already vs. All Ready

Welcome to another Edit This® grammar lesson. In today's blog post, let's discuss the difference between Already vs. All ready. Do you know when to use each one? Already and All ready 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? Already as an adverb means that something has taken place, just took place now, or was completed beforehand. It also

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Happy Anniversary: Edit This Is Celebrating 8 Years in Business

Steve Gamel

Apr 7
1 min

Happy Anniversary: Edit This Is Celebrating 8 Years in Business

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

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14 Metaphors and Similes That Expertly Describe the Writing Process

Steve Gamel

Mar 31
3 min

14 Metaphors and Similes That Expertly Describe the Writing Process

Metaphors and similes are constantly being used in writing, on television, in poetry, in the media, and in everyday conversations to compare one thing to another. And the examples are endless. Such as ... Life is like a box of chocolates. My life is an open book. She is as sharp as a tack. Steve is as cool as the other side of the pillow. But how many metaphors and similes exist when talking about the writing process? Well, being the nosey writer that I am, I decided to check

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How to Honor Your Writing Time When Family Is in Town

Steve Gamel

Mar 17
4 min

How to Honor Your Writing Time When Family Is in Town

Everybody craves being with family, especially as we attempt to make up for lost time from the pandemic. I'm certainly no exception. My parents are in town from Houston, marking only the third time in two years that we've been together, and we're enjoying every minute of being with them, too. But I must admit that their visit is definitely cutting into my writing time. Perhaps this has happened to you? You've got family in town that you've been dying to spend time with, but y

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Thank You for A Great Year as Your Friendly Neighborhood Writer, Editor, and Author

Steve Gamel

Dec 30, 2021
2 min

Thank You for A Great Year as Your Friendly Neighborhood Writer, Editor, and Author

With just a couple of days left in 2021, I wanted to take a quick second to thank everyone. I'm not here to share any writing and grammar knowledge or convince you to buy my new book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word. All I want to do is share a special thank you for a great year as your friendly neighborhood writer, editor, and author! Thank you for allowing me to chase my passion – to do something I truly enjoy. Many people don't get that

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Need the Inspiration to Write a Book? Here Are 25 Quotes From Famous Authors

Steve Gamel

Aug 12, 2021
4 min

Need the Inspiration to Write a Book? Here Are 25 Quotes From Famous Authors

When I sat down to write my book, one of the first things I did before writing each chapter was to look for inspiration from the amazing writers who came before me. Whether it be about writer's block, overcoming the fear of writing, or even thoughts on how to be a better storyteller, there are always valuable nuggets of information out there. And the best part was that I didn't have to scour the internet for long to find exactly what I needed. Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway,

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