The go-to guide for proofing, editing, and creating. With cats. Of course. …

 

 

Marcy throws a book a Cynthia.

Marcy:  Here. Read this.

Cynthia:  Ooohhhh… it’s Freddy’s recently published book on copyediting. With cool cat illustrations!

Marcy:  Read it. Learn it. Live it. It’s funny. It’s educational. It’s the best book on editing/proofing for bloggers, marketers, students, job seekers, and writers. And I’m not saying that just because Freddy sneaks me treats when you’re not looking.

Cynthia:   “Copyediting With An Attitude“. That’s just your style, Marcy.

Marcy:  Yes. And the best chapter is about tightening up your text to make a powerful impact.

Cynthia:  And how does that work?

Marcy (excitedly): You cut all unnecessary words from your text.. It’s terrific fun. And quite savage.

Cynthia:  So, for example, instead of saying –

Marcy:  Cut!

Cynthia: I’m just trying to  –

Marcy:  Cut!

Cynthia:  Marcy, I’m  –

Marcy: Cut!

Cynthia takes a breath.

Marcy:  Cut!

Silence.

Marcy:  See. It works wonders to get your point across succinctly. And importantly.

Cynthia:  S-

Marcy:  Cut!

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*This is our shameless plug for Freddy’s book, Copyediting With An Attitude. It really is an exceptional book about how to edit your work to make it impactful and concise. Plus, we love the cat illustrations by Mark Armstrong!

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