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New Year, New Resume

I'm counting on 2019 being a great year. I've done consistent work on my own resume and LinkedIn profile and helped others. Are you happy...

First Impressions

One of my favorite quotes: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Good writing comes from good editing. As a...

Life "Detuors"

Two-and-a-half years ago, I wanted a life adventure. I moved to Detroit, got out of my comfort zone, and experienced the four seasons. My...

I Love Typos

Typos – I love them. They make me laugh mostly, but sometimes I just say OMGOSH! I can’t believe it was missed and made it into print,...

Ampersands, Pizza, and Books!

Last week I was fortunate to be in New York for some journalism leadership training, and no matter where I go my editor hat is always on....

A Missing Comma Cost $5 Million?

One of my first and favorite language books that covers punctuation is “Grammatically Correct,” by Anne Stilman. It includes 26 pages of...

Steele Editing & Writing is LIVE!

This is an exciting day ... for me, for words around the world and for any of you who need editing services, help getting your book ready...

Happy National Punctuation Day!

Dear Readers, This is my favorite day every year ... besides my birthday! It may sound nerdy to you (OK, it is!), but it's also really...

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