top of page
5 Nasty Habits That Hurt Your Writing (And How to Overcome Them)
Let’s be honest. Writers are not exempted from having nasty habits. Let’s talk about 5 that hurt your writing—plus how to overcome them.
Chona
Aug 43 min read
7 Commonly Confused Word Pairs (And How to Keep Them Straight!)
English word pairs can be tricky! Learn the most commonly confused ones and how to use them correctly in this quick, helpful guide.
Janeth
Jul 153 min read
Decoding your Dictionary: How Words Are Formed
Do you also wonder how words are formed? Wonder no more. Here are 10 ways they find their paths into the lexicon.
Chona
Jul 143 min read
Mastering The Mystery Genre: A Crash Course
If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mystery novel, this crash course is you. Who knows, you might just be the next Arthur Conan Doyle?
Chona
Jul 83 min read
How Editing Services Can Save You Time (and Sanity) Before Self-Publishing
Learn how professional manuscript editing streamlines self-publishing and elevates your manuscript.
Yassie
Jul 52 min read
Why AI Detectors Are Still Unreliable Especially in Editing Work
AI detectors may promise quick answers, but they fall short in the world of editing. Here's why these tools can't replace human instinct and why nuanced manuscripts deserve more than machine judgment.
Yassie
Jun 193 min read
Academic, Creative, or Business? Editing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
Editing looks different for academic, creative, and business writing. At The Manuscript Editor, we tailor each edit to match your purpose, voice, and reader.
Yassie
Jun 141 min read
How Editing Services Can Save You Time (and Sanity) Before Self-Publishing
Learn how pro editing streamlines self-publishing and elevates your manuscript.
Yassie
Jun 72 min read
Editing 101: Editors Shape Your Story from Draft to Final Polish
Finished your novel? Discover how editing helps shape your story and why every writer needs a skilled editor.
Janeth
Jun 22 min read
The Carefully Crafted Chaos Behind Reality TV
Reality shows blur fact and fiction. Behind the drama is a well-edited illusion we keep coming back for.
Yassie
May 213 min read
The Limits of Self-Editing
Self-editing has limits. Professional editors offer clarity, objectivity, and reader-focused insight that bring your manuscript to life.
Yassie
May 102 min read
The Human Element: Storytelling Needs More Than Just AI
Why storytelling needs the human touch: AI can mimic structure, but it can’t replicate real emotion, nuance, or lived experience.
Yassie
May 72 min read
Grammar Pet Peeves Editors and Writers Hate
As writers and editors, nothing makes us cringe more than a word or phrase misused in text, casual conversation, or even social media.
Andria Pasco
Mar 253 min read
Editors Aren’t Just for Fiction: Why Every Writer Needs One
Professional editing perfects clarity, structure, and style, making it essential for multifarious forms of writing.
Yassie
Mar 222 min read
The Joys and Challenges of Romance Writing and Editing
Love is in the air, hearts are all aflutter, and we’re diving into the ups and downs of writing and editing romance fiction!
Andria Pasco
Feb 262 min read
Editing 101: What an Editor Can Do for You
So you finally finish that novel you’ve been working on. Congratulations! Now what?
Jill
Feb 223 min read
Why AI Still Can't Compare to Human Editors
AI has nestled its way into every step of the writing process, but when it comes to editing, should we rely on it completely? Here’s why...
Andria Pasco
Feb 202 min read
Proofreading vs Copyediting: Understanding the Services You Need for Your Documents
Proofreading and copyediting are both necessary to ensure that a manuscript is fit to publish. Here are the finer differences.
Andria Pasco
Feb 74 min read
To Disprove or to Improve: On the Difference Between Critiquing and Criticizing a Work
What is the difference between critiquing and criticizing, and which is better in improving one's work? We're here to break it down.
Bea
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Exploring Grammar in Speech and Writing: How Important Is It?
We discuss the nuances of grammar in both spoken and written communication. Let’s find out how grammar impacts clarity and credibility.
Jill
Aug 11, 20243 min read
bottom of page