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Pet Peeves, Revisited – Hyphens

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Bart Leahy

Does every editor have pet peeves? Probably. Every full-time editor I’ve worked with eventually asked me to stop doing X at some point, and I guess I’m no different. I’m just sharing my feedback via blog. I WANT people to … Continue reading →

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Grammar Pet Peeves, Revisited

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Note: Updated  13:24 p.m. 4/29/21 to address some minor corrections. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly ten years since I wrote a post addressing grammar, mechanics, and punctuation pet peeves. Because I’m doing more editing than writing these … Continue reading →

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Grammar Pet Peeves

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Bart Leahy

If you’re a technical communicator, and odds are that if you’re reading this blog you are, then you already have your own personal list of spelling sins, grammar gripes, and punctuation pain points. If I ever decide to get into … Continue reading →

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Proposal Style Sheets

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Bart Leahy

I’m in the midst of another client proposal this month, so there might be a couple proposal-related posts. Nothing wrong with that: it’s a great way for tech writers to earn a steady income and grow their business network. Today’s … Continue reading →

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7 Things to Work on As an Adult

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Occasionally I’ll see a meme posted by one of my 50-something friends about what sorts of skills they wish young people “should be taught in high school” or the equivalent. Today I’ll take a shot at my answer, keeping a … Continue reading →

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