Blue Clover Editing

Aaand that's what editors live for. 😁

Our usual Tuesday Tip has been preempted by a washing machine emergency. So your tip today is to be brave in the face of large appliance repairs.

And here is a picture of some of the editing assistants judging us. As they do…

Amen 🙏

Now go out there and out confidence and persevere Monday.
I know you can.

I heard that it's National Donut Day and wanted to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Matt Dinniman and Soundbooth Theater 's Jeff Hays for making this day mean so much more. This Donut Hole is grateful.

Am I biased? Probably, but I still say this is one of the best contests to submit to. Submit early and often!
Full guidelines and details on the website - emerge-magazine(dot)com

This sign would benefit wildly from a little punctuation. And some backstory. 🤣

I'm working on a line editing project right now, and it reminds me how much fun this level of editing is.

It's not focused on the structural issues like a developmental edit would be, but also not lost in the concrete details like a copyedit. Line editing makes sure your words are in the best place to convey meaning and maintain the pace you want, but keeps you from being too wordy. Next to developmental, this is probably the most impactful level of editing.

Have questions about this or other types of editing? Not sure if you're even ready for editing? Let's talk! I'm always happy to answer questions and help demystify the publishing process.

Do you struggle with confidence when using commas?
Still not sure what a semicolon does (or is)?
Is a Direct Object an object of horror for you?

Don't be afraid to use apps, programs, and worksheets designed for students to help improve your confidence with English language rules.

It's a lot! And most of us didn't care enough back then to absorb it all. But now one of these kids' games just might be the thing you've been looking for to elevate your writing (and demystify some of those editor notes). No special English classes required.

I know a bunch of poets who need to submit to this contest.

$100 cash prize, plus publication in the September issue of EMerge Magazine !

Submissions open Monday, June 1st and full guidelines are at the eMerge magazine website.