Finding the right professional editor can feel a bit like online dating. You scroll through profiles, compare “about” pages, and hope that somewhere out there is the one who truly gets your writing. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript, tweaking a website, or preparing a report for work, choosing an editor

Let’s face it: Microsoft Word kind of sucks. It’s unwieldy, complicated, and occasionally decides to reformat your entire document, delete several paragraphs, hack into your bank accounts, destroy your career, and generally leave you shrieking with rage. Word is EVIL. But then, most of you are pretty much stuck with

As a professional editor in Melbourne who often works with technical and educational content, I’ve seen how acronyms can both help and hinder clear communication. Acronyms are meant to make reading easier. After all, why write Electro-Magnetic Interference fifteen times when you can simply say EMI? But if you’re not

Hi there. I’m Maryanne – a professional editor, technical writer, and occasional translator of chaotic ideas into clear, polished text. This little blog is where I share tips, tricks, and tales from the wild world of editing and writing. You’ll find advice for polishing your prose, taming tricky formatting, and