Bloggers! STOP right there! Do not publish your next blog post without having it edited ! Over the past few months, I've noticed some blatant errors in some blogs I read. Those errors include: A February blog post from a direct seller which featured and highlighted January's specials. Too many run-on sentences to list. Too many uses of the same adjective: This is a gorgeous set that will add a gorgeous touch to your already gorgeous home. That and that and that and that and that.....using that too many times. "That" can be eliminated 99% of the time. A sentence like this: "You could of used one of these organizers..." which should read,  "You could have used one of these organizers..."  The list could go on, but you get the idea. Don't let this happen to your blog or newsletter! Hire an editor before publishing that next blog post or sending your next newsletter. Fiverr is a great place to start. W...

You need an editor, even for the smallest communications going out to the public. Whether you are advertising eye exams or cavity protection, a unique product or a much-needed service, your advertising needs editing. Take this picture for example: Had this company had an editor, it's highly unlikely they would have spent the money on a poster such as this. Do you see the problem? Editors find these problems and fix them before they go to print. Don't be caught without an editor. You may end up offering services you cannot and don't want to fulfill. ~Tricia

STOP right there in your tracks! You've written a great piece, whether it's a blog post or the next great American novel, and you're ready to publish. STOP! Don't do it! Have your work edited first. While many writers feel this step is bothersome, it's the most worthwhile step, next to your actual writing, that you can take. An independent editor is best because they bring an objective eye to your writing. Where can you find an independent editor? One of the best ways to find your editor is through Fiverr . Fiverr is a great no-commitment way to find your best editor. Test a few editors out on small jobs before you hire any for a bigger one. This will give you a chance to gauge their work to see if you're compatible. Not every editor is compatible with every writer. Test the waters before you plunge too deeply to make a change. So, this is your tip for today....STOP in your tracks and hire an independent editor. Your readers will thank you. Write oft...