187: 10 Things That Make Editors Cringe

Nobody wants to make an editor (or anyone) cringe when they read your manuscript. Inspired by a post from USA Today bestselling-author Jamie K. Schmidt, we’re covering 10 things that make editors cringe and tips to avoid them. Be sure to download the show notes because many of these tips will be easier to see in writing.

Everybody knows to use spellcheck or Grammarly when going over their writing. However, some mistakes aren’t generally caught by these two programs. And if you want to stop an editor’s eyes from rolling to the back of her head, you should check your writing for these errors.

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