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Three Types of Books Every Writer Should Own

By Erin Wright

As a copy editor, I frequently talk with people about the reference books they use when writing. Oftentimes, the books mentioned are outdated or insufficient. If you’re interested in updating or expanding your reference library, here are three types of books every writer should own: a style guide, a dictionary, and a grammar manual. (Yes, I am being a bit dramatic when I say … [Read more...] about Three Types of Books Every Writer Should Own

Ten Helpful Writing Websites and Blogs

By Erin Wright

I previously published a post called "Five Helpful Writing and Editing Websites and Blogs." A five-item list is a measly attempt for such a large topic, so today’s post expands that original list to ten writing websites and blogs. These resources cover a wide variety of subjects, so I’m confident that you’ll find something here that you can apply to your business or nonfiction … [Read more...] about Ten Helpful Writing Websites and Blogs

An Overview of Midwest Writing, Editing, and Publishing Groups

By Erin Wright

Those of us who live in the Midwest have a little secret: The Midwest is awesome. We have the Great Lakes, bustling cities, and stunning rural landscapes. We enjoy four beautiful seasons—sometimes all in the same day. And of course, we have the best food and nicest people. (Okay, I’ll admit that as a Midwest native, I’m a bit biased.) We also have vibrant writing, editing, and … [Read more...] about An Overview of Midwest Writing, Editing, and Publishing Groups

Alternative Style Guides

By Erin Wright

In the world of nonfiction writing, there are four primary style guides that explain everything from proper abbreviation usage to number formatting. However, we're not limited to those guides; in fact, there are many alternative style guides that may meet your needs as standalone resources or as complements to your chosen primary guide. Primary Style Guides First, let’s look … [Read more...] about Alternative Style Guides

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Technical Writer and Editor Erin Wright

Hello! My name is Erin. I am a technical writer and editor who shares writing-related software tutorials on this website and on YouTube.

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How to Change the Font Color of Modern Comments in Microsoft Word

How to Add an Updating Date and Time in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Crop Pages in Adobe Acrobat (PC & Mac)

How to Insert and Modify Shapes in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)

How to Find and Replace Text in Word for Mac

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