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Top 5 Reasons Why People Visit Your Website

Why do you think the majority of people visit your website? Before you answer, let's rule out a few options: It looks really nice It's easy to navigate You have cool photos and graphics You've got a great sales pitch I'm not saying these aren't important. A website should stand out, have all the bells and whistles, be visually pleasing, help you get found, and highlight your products and services. In fact, hiring a website designer rather than doing it yourself ensures you ch

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Dessert vs. Desert

Steve Gamel

Apr 15
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
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
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
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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Write Something Heartfelt For Valentine's Day

Steve Gamel

Feb 11
2 min

Write Something Heartfelt For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is Sunday! If you're looking for something a little different than chocolates and fun candy hearts to give your loved one, write something heartfelt like a poem or love letter. People write heartfelt messages to their loved ones all the time for a variety of reasons and special occasions. But some shy away because they aren't sure the words will come out right. If this is you, don't hold back this Valentine's Day. Write whatever comes from the heart because it

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Edit This Grammar Lesson: Premier vs. Premiere

Steve Gamel

Jan 28
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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8 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Family

Steve Gamel

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

8 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Family

Christmas is finally here. But if you're like me, you're probably still trying to buy a few last-minute gifts for friends, family, and perhaps that loveable writer in your life. Some people might think all a writer needs is a laptop, a notepad, a pen, and plenty of ideas. Those certainly are important, but it's not always as simple as that. From office and desk tools to go-to resources, there are so many essentials every writer needs at their fingertips to help them work effi

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Steve Gamel

Dec 17, 2020
4 min

80 Creative Blog Post Ideas For Writers

All writers should blog. But it's not easy coming up with creative blog post ideas week after week, month after month, and year after year to entertain readers. If you're suddenly struggling to find new ideas, I get it. I've maintained a weekly Edit This® blog for four years, and though my "idea well" hasn't run dry, it has taken plenty of planning, thinking outside the box, and a little bit of luck to keep going. With that in mind, I'm all about helping out my fellow writers

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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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Steve Gamel

Sep 3, 2020
2 min

A Special Thank You From Me To You

My blog post today isn't about writing and editing. I'm not here to share any knowledge or convince you to pick me when you can't find the right words. I'm also not concerned with SEO, backlinks, or anything else that could beef up potential new viewers. This isn't Edit This®. This is Steve Gamel. And all I want to do is share a special thank you – from me to you. So let's jump right in. Thank you for allowing me to chase my passion – to do something I truly enjoy. Many peopl

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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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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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The Writer Life: When Will I Get To Cover A Game Again?

Steve Gamel

Jul 16, 2020
4 min

The Writer Life: When Will I Get To Cover A Game Again?

Despite all the writing that I am blessed to do at Edit This®, the sad reality is that it has been 128 days since I last covered a live sporting event. The COVID-19 pandemic took all of that away – at least for now. That may not sound like a big deal for some people, but it's a hard pill to swallow for someone who has been a sportswriter for 23 years. I got my big break in 1997 and have covered everything from pee-wee sports to high school, college, semi-pro, and even the pro

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I'm Writing My First Book, And I Totally Should Have Done This Sooner

Steve Gamel

May 14, 2020
2 min

I'm Writing My First Book, And I Totally Should Have Done This Sooner

I have an announcement. Well, sort of. I'm writing my first book. The first draft is already complete, and I've been handing it over to family and a few close friends for an honest review. Who knows; you may be next! I started it in January, and God willing, it will be published this year. Now, you're probably thinking, "Congrats! What's the book about? Tell us more!" Well, that's the "sort of" part that I mentioned earlier. While I'm sharing the book with a few people here a

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Write Something Heartfelt For Mom This Mother's Day

Steve Gamel

May 7, 2020
2 min

Write Something Heartfelt For Mom This Mother's Day

Mother's Day is Sunday! If you're looking for something a little different than what you've given mom in the past, consider writing a special poem or love letter. What I'm suggesting is far from an out-of-the-box idea. People write heartfelt messages to loved ones all the time for a variety of reasons and special occasions. But while this comes naturally for some of you, others may shy away because they aren't sure the words will come out right when they finally sit down and

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Steve Gamel

Apr 9, 2020
2 min

Happy 6th Anniversary, Edit This

I'm happy to announce that Edit This®, your friendly neighborhood writing and editing service, is celebrating its 6th anniversary. That's right – our anniversary was on April 1, though I prefer the entire month to be known as Edit This Month! In all seriousness, though. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to every family member, friend, small-business client (past and present), business partner, and everyone in between for the love and support. I've been in the writing and

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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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