Writing as a Practice of Presence
In an age of rapid technological advancement, moments of unhurried creation hold a special power. We may lose far more than we imagine when we push creativity out of our lives. BY EMMA DU PREEZ Recently, while walking my dogs along a creek, I encountered a painter with his easel on the river bank, reminiscent […]
Five Tips for New Copy-Editors: When to Edit and When to Hold Back
New to copy-editing and unsure when to make changes beyond basic corrections? These tips will help you approach those tricky edits confidently without stepping on your clients’ toes. BY ANDREW MURTON As a new copy-editor, you’ve probably faced substantial anxiety over one fundamental question: ‘Should I change this or leave it alone?’ If you’ve completed […]
Writing Tip: Don’t Crowd the Vase
BY HELEN BRAIN Master the art of writing with a florist’s precision. Discover how trimming excess words transforms cluttered prose into powerful imagery. I knew nothing about flower arranging. My approach was just to bung all the stems into the vase until they stood up kind of straight – or until I couldn’t fit any […]