Apparently, I am on a run of reposting content from Desert Mystic Jen. The information that she is posting contains issues editors frequently see.

Just remember "far"(ther) as in you drive far away—physical distance.

This is a concise explanation of who/whom with expamples:

The reality for most writers:

Some great advice for editing any piece of writing!

Be wary of this one that trips people up.

😂 Merriam-Webster for the win!

Of course, people had to come up with others. See comments.

Homophones of the week: Material: matter (especially physical matter) or having real importance or great consequence Materiel: equipment or supplies used by an organization, particularly the military

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🎰 Gamble = To take a risk (Publishing is always a bit of a gamble!) 🐑 Gambol = To frolic (The characters gamboled through the meadow after their HEA!) 💡 Tip: Take a gamble on your writing dreams but never forget to gambol in success! 💕 #WritersLife #AmEditing #WritingTips #RomanceEditor

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Oldie but a goodie: AFFECT: almost always a verb meaning to do something to produce change. In healthcare, it can be a noun describing a person’s emotional expressiveness. EFFECT: almost always a noun, meaning an outcome. Exception is that you can also effect change (verb).

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Just say no. Me: Each chapter has been created to be freestanding... Grammar checker: Remove “created to be." Me: …

I see these misused often: COMPLEMENT: to enhance, improve, or complete something else COMPLIMENT: praise, expression of admiration She complimented Jane on the elegant scarf that complemented her dress.

Often confused: portent: warning or signal (often as a foreshadowing) potent: strong or effective amuse: to entertain bemuse: to bewilder/confuse/puzzle

Homonyms are words that look or sound the same but mean different things. These often trip people up, me included. I am quite a good speller but am still surprised by them at times. hangar: a plane-storing building hanger: item to hold clothes ware: something for sale wear: piece of clothing

Of course, be sure and the check the comment section of this. 😂

Because not everyone clicks through to the bonus panel…

A ‘boathouse’ is a type of house. A ‘houseboat’ is a type of boat. This is a common pattern in English. The first noun MODIFIES the second word. The second noun is what it IS. 🧵⬇️

You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’ You don’t ‘run the gambit.’ gamut = entire range or series gauntlet = severe trial Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy

To clarify: DISCREET: modest, prudent, unobtrusive DISCRETE: distinct, individual (not continuous) elements Discrete is most commonly used to describe stages or data points. Happy Monday. Manuscriptas Editorial Services: Amplifying voices.

Clarification of the week: filet mignon: beef tenderloin cut—note there is one L fillet: used most commonly in reference to a cut of fish or the process of cutting the fish—two Ls Hire an editor. We can help. 💜

Catch of the Day: Author described their reaction to a stressful situation: ...palms sweating, heart palpating, ... Visually intriguing, but physiologically impossible. Palpitating would be better.

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Assure: Convince or promise another person. The coach assured fans that the Hawks would win. Ensure: Make sure that something happens. The excellent training ensured our victory. Insure: Provide insurance ($ context) for. Like a good neighbor...🎵 Similar? Yes. The same? No.

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This is truth.

I've only one egret... #photography #bird

Yes, but are their hats different?

May is Celiac Disease Awareness month. Here is your editor's reminder that it is gluten-free food, not gluten free food. This is because gluten and free are one concept that describes the food (a compound adjective).

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Happy May Day! (Resist and be safe.)

Random editing rabbit hole of the day: Traditionally, Excuse me: used for minor offenses Pardon me: a more serious offense has occurred and an apology is expected Now, these are more or less interchangeable, but there is a difference in intent depending on which word is stressed. Try it.

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Great overview of copyediting. I would add that editors review for inclusive and respectful language.

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