by Casey Decker | Aug 19, 2022 | Books, Children's Literature, Editing, Librarians
For me, the waning days of summer always trigger a nostalgia for the excitement I felt about starting a new elementary school year. I was one of those kids who enjoyed school and was eager to start the autumnal process of preparing to return to Lake Louise Elementary...
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 | Jan 17, 2018 | Editing, Writers
Like many, I decided to start the new year with a few well-intentioned resolutions: lose that pesky ten (or more) pounds, exercise consistently, clear out the garage, declutter the closets. But the problem with this year’s resolutions was that they were exact repeats...
by Casey Decker | Dec 4, 2017 | Editing, Writers
One of the absolute joys of being an editor is working with creative individuals, especially those who share my passions. Two interests at the top of my list are books and art. Since becoming an editor, I have dreamt of the day when I could apply my editing skills to...
by Casey Decker | Oct 10, 2017 | Editing
I suspect that when most people think about editors, they envision someone brandishing a red pen, ruthlessly slashing the author’s carefully and lovingly crafted prose. I confess that I too have utilized the red pen imagery in my logo for The Meticulous Type, which...
