Make a checklist of the most essential items and make an editorial pass for each individually. Read through once for spelling. Read through once for grammar. And so on. This way, you can stay focused ...

Editing can be challenging, especially when you’re deeply invested in your writing. Often, it’s hard to identify what needs fixing. AI tools like AutoCrit and ChatGPT are transforming the ...

Use this checklist to review your proofreading and check for mistakes pre-submission: Checklist. Check for commonly confused words such as their, there, and they're; Use a ruler. Place a ruler or ...

How do you ensure that they are engaging as well as accurate? Here are 10 questions to ask when you are writing (or editing) headlines. Is it accurate? There’s no such thing as “kind of ...

Precision Writing & Editing: 5 Timeless Tips Standards & Practices Editor Mark Memmott writes occasional notes about the issues journalists encounter and the way NPR handles them.