The Emotional Side of Tech Editing
January 16, 2019
Learn how I tech edit while holding emotions in check.… More The Emotional Side of Tech Editing
Darn Good Yarn Cut the Cord Clutch
January 12, 2019
A beautiful inexpensive pattern is available at the bottom of this post, along with affiliate links and a coupon code to purchase the gorgeous fair trade yarn to make your own clutch. I simply love the Darn Good Yarn company. Once I found out about Sari Silk yarn, I had to get my hands on… More Darn Good Yarn Cut the Cord Clutch
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Common Typos in Crochet (and other places)
January 11, 2019
Up next in my Tips from a Tech Editor series: Inconsistencies and incorrect word usage. There are several things that designers and pattern writers can do in their patterns to help them look more professional. Since I am coming from a scientific higher education background, my awareness of these inconsistencies is heightened. Consistency is vital… More Common Typos in Crochet (and other places)
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2018 A Year in Review
January 9, 2019
My first full and proper year of professional tech editing is completed. My first real paid job was in the summer of 2017. But I’ll consider 2018 my first year of tech editing because that’s when the website was created (here’s the first ever blog post) and when I started seriously self promoting as a… More 2018 A Year in Review
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Why you want to join the Darn Good Yarn Affiliate program.
January 8, 2019
Join Darn Good Yarn Affiliate program for added revenue!… More Why you want to join the Darn Good Yarn Affiliate program.
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Explaining Bulk Tech Edit
December 26, 2018
Sorry about that last post, error from the tablet. But I really did want to take a minute or two to explain this whole bulk tech edit thing to you. I know it can seem confusing on the surface. Standard tech edit pricing is to charge per hour with each pattern. My rate is $25/hour.… More Explaining Bulk Tech Edit
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Tips from a Tech Editor: Removing Changes in Word
December 5, 2018
I love using track changes in Microsoft Word when editing patterns. It’s so easy to mark a typo, or select a stitch count and add a comment like “I didn’t get the same number as you.” This presents the designer with a document where she (he) can see exactly what needs to be addressed. The… More Tips from a Tech Editor: Removing Changes in Word
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2018 craft fair update
December 2, 2018
Two big craft fairs are done and past and my feet hurt! I was at the 37th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts show here in the Brazos Valley. I did well. Not as good as some years but well enough. There were 3 booths with solid crochet. Plus st least 2 or 3 more booths… More 2018 craft fair update
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Holiday Blog Update
November 28, 2018
Wow, have I really not blogged since October?? What’s been happening? Well, Thanksgiving. How was yours? Don’t know about American Thanksgiving? Don’t worry, tell me about your November. Ours is going well and I suppose I’ve just been busy busy and haven’t thought about adding to this blog! Does that happen to you? One aspect… More Holiday Blog Update
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How to Crochet Thin-Thick Art Yarn
October 25, 2018
HOW DO I USE THIS??? Let me help you in this explanation for using thin-thick yarns. Also good for pompom yarn, thick slubby yarn, anything that goes from extremely thin to having thick blobs of yarn. I love art yarns. I’m attracted to them for some reason. I just love how interesting they look. Then… More How to Crochet Thin-Thick Art Yarn
