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'Chaise lounge' and 'chomping at the bit'?

Grammar Underground

By traditional copy editor standards, they should be “chaise longue” and “champing at the bit.” Horses aren't a primary mode of transportation these days, so it makes sense that we’d be more comfortable with the idea of “chomping” than with the horse-centric “champing.” In my mind, it’s a horse-folk term.

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15+ Best Work From Home Jobs to Bring in the Big Bucks

Smart Blogger

Here are some job sites for when you’re ready: Smart Blogger Proofed American Copy Editors Society If you prefer creating content over reviewing it, you can be a… 6. Blogging is a great home job, which involves writing blog posts for your website, a writing agency, or a company to educate an audience and grow a brand.

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Crafting Your Novel’s Key Moments With John Matthew Fox

The Creative Penn

Show Notes Writing a book based on a blog — what needs to change? John: I started my blog way back in the day, 2006, just to join the literary conversation. I know a lot of people listening, they might also have years’ worth of blog posts and articles, and you have a lot of really well-crafted articles on your site.

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