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 | 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...
