by Casey Decker | Jan 25, 2022 | Books, Writers
At the start of a new year, I like to look back before turning to the future to review the books I have read and enjoyed over the past 365 days. My book journal, which I started in 2008, includes the book title, author, and a star next to those books I have...
by Casey Decker | Apr 15, 2019 | Books, Dictionaries, Writers
Logophile noun logo·phile | \ˈlȯ-gə-ˌfī(-ə) A lover of words—new and old Like most editors, I love words. So naturally, I love dictionaries. They are one of the primary tools of every editor’s trade, and my go-to dictionary is Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary....
by Casey Decker | Aug 31, 2018 | Editing, Journalists, Newspapers, Writers
As a lifelong bookworm, I love nothing more than immersing myself in reading truly fine writing. When I became an editor, it seemed the perfect fit. What better job for a devoted bibliophile than reading other people’s writing and collaborating with them to create...
by Casey Decker | Jun 30, 2018 | Books, Editing, Writers
Respecting the writer’s voice. I put a lot of thought into creating the right tagline for my editing business, The Meticulous Type. I wanted it to convey my utmost respect for the writer’s voice and my assurance that it would be foremost in my thoughts when I edited...
by Casey Decker | Feb 28, 2018 | Books, Librarians
I am an ardent fan of public libraries and have been fortunate to have had easy access to them my entire life. I’d venture to say that most booklovers take the library system in their community for granted. But it wasn’t always the case in the United States. During...
