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The Precise Edit Training Manual covers the 27 most common issues that we address when editing. The document is 20,915 words in length. Each topic is fully explained with examples and strategies for editing.

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Articles On Writing Well (Editing):

"Keeping It Simple: The Subject-Object-Verb Structure"
The most important strategy for writing clearly is to use the S V O sentence structure. This article discusses this strategy and provides 5 related tips for clear writing. (2,053 words)
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Where is There? (Starting sentences with "there") 
Starting sentences with "there" results in weak writing. Using simple strategies to revise these sentences can make your writing more direct and more powerful. This article shows you how. (748 words)
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When Verbs Go Bad (Nominalizations) 
The great thing about verbs is that they are interesting. However, many writers attempt to make their writing seem more professional by changing their verbs into nouns. This results in poor writing. (567 words)
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Adverbial Pollution
Just like industrial pollution can sap the life out of rivers, adverbial pollution can sap the life out of your writing. Two techniques clean up this problem and make your writing more lively. (1,381 words)
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It Is What It Is (Starting sentences with "it") 
Starting sentences with "it" is a bad habit. We discuss problems caused by starting sentences with "it" and provide solutions. (1,328 words)
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It’s not you. It’s me. (Using "you" inappropriately) 
Many writers refer to "you" when attempting to make a general statement. This is not good writing, but it can be fixed. (728 words)
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Obama Is Selling Drugs? (Placing phrases correctly)
Where you place phrases can make a big difference in the meaning of a sentence. One simple strategy can prevent some unexpected meanings. (477 words)
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The Power of Three 
Understanding the "power of three" will help you write with greater impact. When used well, series of three will make your writing stronger. (420 words)
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10 Words to Avoid When Writing
These 10 words result in unclear and unprofessional writing. However, using the 10 techniques in this article can instantly improve your writing. (862 words)
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Don't Hedge
Many writers discredit their own ideas by "hedging." This is usually a bad idea. This article describes the problem and provides solutions. (317 words)
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Writing Effective Paragraphs
No matter what type of writing you do, you must pay attention to paragraph structure. This is the writing structure for expressing an idea. Good paragraphs make great writing. (1,722 words)
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Pacing Your Ideas for Impact and Understanding
Pacing improves reader understanding and increases the impact of your ideas. In this article Precise Edit discusses pacing and how to use it effectively. (1,254 words)
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Writing Effective Essays 
An essay should lead a reader through a logical progression of ideas. How the ideas are organized and how the paragraphs are connected determines your credibility as a writer and the effectiveness of the manuscript. (757 words)
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Articles On Writing Correctly (Mechanics):

9 Common Usage Errors
Words have specific meanings. Using words correctly will help you communicate clearly. (431 words)
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"That" vs. "Which" 
Mistakes using "that" and "which" are probably the most common usage errors we have to fix at Precise Edit, and you will find examples of them in many texts. Knowing which word to use is important. (547 words)
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"Effect" vs. "Affect" 
"Effect" and "Affect" may sound similar, but they have very different meanings. This article will help you to use these two words correctly. (392 words)
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"Who" vs. "Whom"
Knowing the difference between "Who" and "Whom" is as important as knowing the difference between "he" and "him." This isn't about style. It's about writing correctly. (711 words)
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"Lay" and "Lie"
“Lay” and “Lie” are called irregular verbs, but “perplexing” would be a better adjective to describe them. Once you get past the present tense, they change in some surprising ways. This brief guide will help you use them correctly. (427 words)
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Aligning the Pieces 
Problems with introductory phrases can give readers some very strange interpretations. Following this simple advice will help your writing be more direct and will help you communicate what you intend. (393 words)
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Sentence Fragments with Conjunctions
We really like sentences that start with the conjunctions "and," "but," and "or." But we don't like the way most writers do it. (1,052 words)
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Correct Comma Usage: Three Pesky Errors 
Commas are confusing, and many writers are insecure about using them. This article explains their most common uses to help you write more professionally. (1,292 words)
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Not Only Pesky, But Also Annoying
The "not only...but also" pair is often used incorrectly, leading to faulty and listless writing. Using these correctly improves your professionalism and the impact of your writing. (481 words)
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End Apostrophe Abuse
Let's end apostrophe abuse and restore its dignity as a powerful and important member of your punctuation arsenal. (537 words)
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Sexist Language and Bad Grammar 
In their attempts to remove sexist language from their writing, many writers use bad grammar or produce poor writing. We show you how to fix this. (457 words)
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Ending Sentences with Prepositions 
Ending sentences with prepositions: should you or shouldn’t you? The answer is "maybe." This article explains why. (486 words)
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Everyone Loves Being Single
Everyone is single. In the same way that married people try to "hook up" their single friends, many writers try to make "everyone" plural. It's single and should stay that way. (389 words)
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Marketing Question to Improve Your Writing
The field of marketing offers good advice for writers. The first concept of marketing is to know your customers. For writers, this means understanding your readers. (584 words)

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 Feedback on the Training Manual:

Written concisely in plain English with examples for each topic, the manual is an incredible and inexpensive tool writers of all abilities should possess.
 --Gary Hawk

Feedback on "Starting Sentences with It":

Very funny and educational. I'll certainly rethink "it" the next time I go to type "it".
--C. Moore

Feedback on "Sentence Fragments with Conjunctions":

It's a rare skill to be able to explain the nuts and bolts of grammar clearly, and you have that skill, certainly. This is a very helpful article.
--Ness

Feedback on "Starting Sentences with There":

I had really not considered the problems of beginning a sentence with "there." You point out the three problems and give solutions along with examples. This made your article very easy to understand and also quite helpful.
--Jennifer

 Feedback on the Training Manual:

I am enamoured of your Precise Edit Manual. The printed document now resides on my desk as a reference tool. I plan on showing it to a few fellow writers!
--Julie C.

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