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I’m Thankful for the Cheekiness of Old Words

Posted on November 26, 2014 by PurplePenning

Awesome old word voted most likely to be used (in good humor!) of a relative this Thanksgiving — PASTINACEOUS: adj., looking all parsnip-like Continue reading →

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Another editor confession

Posted on October 24, 2014 by PurplePenning

I have another confession to make. Yes, I’m a professional editor. Yes, I’m paid to make sure writing makes sense and matches a certain standard and style. But … a little wordtastic awesomesauce never hurt anyone. 😉 From my latest … Continue reading →

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A Few Resources of a Freelance Editor

Posted on April 29, 2014 by PurplePenning

Shout-out to University of Illinois Journalism 421. These links are far more clickable than those on the paper handout. 😉 Essential, Daily Tools Desktop or laptop with Word+ (Editor’s Toolkit Plus, PerfectIt, Office Tabs, custom macros); also: iPad with Pages … Continue reading →

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