Usage/Spelling tip!

❌ per say
✅ per se

Meaning:

"Per se" means "by itself" or "in itself."

"Per say" is a relatively meaningless combination of words.

Use in a sentence:

"I'm not obsessed with 'correct' grammar, per se. I simply like clear communication and smooth-flowing sentences."

#Grammar #AmEditing #WritingTips

I haven't been paid to write an author bio in almost three years—maybe longer. I advertise myself as a book editor, not a copywriter.

Recently, I needed to write my own bio. I spent *hours* trying to do it in first person. I had so much I wanted to say and explain, and I couldn't decide what was most important.

Then I switched over to third person, as if I were writing someone else's bio. Suddenly, the words flowed easily.

Good to know my copywriting skills are still there when I need them.

I've been neglecting social media lately. I started preparing my newest author testimonial for posting weeks ago. And then... 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sometimes, I forget about the Fediverse because I'm buried in an editing project. This time, there are other factors. Maybe it's partly due to current events.

I'll try to get back to posting tips related to editing and such soon—I know that makes me happy, and it's why many of y'all followed me back when I first got here.

I hope y'all are taking care of yourselves. 💜

I'm rereading the "Developmental Editing" page on my website, and, uh... revising it is now high on my to-do list.

Look, 2020 Alexis was a good editor. But most of her editing experience was through a single publishing company. She didn't have the experience and confidence that 2026 Alexis has. She certainly hadn't pitched services directly to authors as many times as I have.

I've refined my services. Time to refine how I present them.

#AmEditing #editing