"Look for sand when you're checking the rice. Look for rice when you're tossing the sand."
Friday, January 29, 2010
Test yourself on the 100 most common mistakes
Some at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University has come up with this interactive list of what they designate as the 100 most common writing/editing errors. Go ahead, make your day.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tracking your most common errors
Here's a piece of advice from a journalism/writing coach: The main point is to keep a list of the most common errors you make, and keep it by your side to remind you of what those errors are.
More business news help
Here is an article about getting started in business journalism..sort of a Biz journalism 101.
FREE online business journalism training
The Web site BusinessJournalism.org offers several free online programs throughout the year.
National copy editing convention
Here's a link to the national copy editors' organization's convention in Philadelphia this April.
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