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I'm very interested in becoming an editor, please help...yes, I've read the previous posts. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 33 answers

Copy editors or grammar natzi's: I am pre-copy editing a manuscript for my friend. Is it acceptable to start a sentence with the word "but"? I am leaning towards no but I can't remember. Also what are the rules about mentioning name brands in novels? such as "Hilton" or "Boston Red Sox" or "Boston Globe"? Thank you so much!
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 22 answers