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POTUS: Punctuation (etc.) of the United States
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POTUS: Punctuation (etc.) of the United States

The Oval Office, working office of the President of the United States. As a work of the US federal government, this image is in the public domain.
November 27, 20241 Comment
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Editing and Emotional Labor

By Nadia Geagea PupaSD/PEN Past President On September 20, 2018, SD/PEN past co-president, Isabella Furth, led a program meeting…
August 30, 2024No Comments
What Does Disability Pride Month Mean to You?
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What Does Disability Pride Month Mean to You?

By Nadia Geagea Pupa, SD/PEN Past President Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? It was first…
July 2, 2024No Comments
The Business of Editing
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The Business of Editing

By Nadia Geagea Pupa, Co-Founder and CEO of Pique Publishing, Inc., SD/PEN Past President Over the last five years, we’ve experienced a…
February 26, 20241 Comment
The Heart and Soul of Editing
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The Heart and Soul of Editing

By Nadia Geagea Pupa, Co-Founder and CEO of Pique Publishing, Inc., SD/PEN Past President Be honest. What do you…
January 4, 2024No Comments
The Evolution of Editing: From Print to Digital and Beyond
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The Evolution of Editing: From Print to Digital and Beyond

By Andrea Susan Glass (with a little assist from ChatGPT) In written communication, editing has seen a profound transformation,…
December 9, 2023No Comments
Posted inClient Relationships Editing Freelancing

Business Card Basics

Ruth E. Thaler-Carter shares timely tips on how to create effective business cards.
August 2, 2023No Comments
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SD/PEN Member Profile: Chris Zook

SD/PEN member profile featuring copy editor and copy writer, Chris Zook
June 5, 2023No Comments
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SD/PEN Member Profile: Leah Boyer

This month's member profile features new SD/PEN president Tiffany Vakilian, who shares what she loves most about being an editor and writer.
April 4, 2023No Comments
Posted inClient Relationships Editing Writing

Editing for a Global Market

By Bob Boze We’ve been editing for a number of years. Over time, our edits have surfaced two very…
February 3, 2023No Comments
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SD/PEN Member Profile: Tiffany Vakilian

This month's member profile features new SD/PEN president Tiffany Vakilian, who shares what she loves most about being an editor and writer.
December 11, 20221 Comment
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UCSD Extension Instructor Profile: Caryn Murray

What course(s) do you teach in the UCSD Extension Copyediting Certificate program? I have taught CE I, CE II,…
October 10, 2022No Comments
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Instructor Interview: Suzanne J. Sanders, MA

What course(s) do you teach in the UCSD Extension Copyediting Certificate program? ​ Grammar Lab, Copyediting I, Copyediting II, Copyediting…
July 28, 2021No Comments
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Why Authors Need Editors

By Andrea Glass I am an author and an editor. I think I’m a pretty good writer, having ghostwritten…
June 29, 2021No Comments
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Book Review: Read Books All Day & Get Paid for It

Review by Andrea Glass Who wouldn’t want to read books all day and get paid for it? I know…
June 12, 2021No Comments
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30 Years of SD/PEN

Compiled by Katie Barry This year marks SD/PEN’s 30th anniversary. As hundreds of members have come through our “doors,”…
November 13, 2016No Comments
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