All posts by John Doherty

Should You Write “Sign-Up” or “Sign Up?”

Companies doing business on the internet often have a self-serve option for joining their service or product. But what to put in that tricky call to action (CTA)? While what your CTA should say is an age old question that will never be fully answered, there are some popular ones that the vast majority of […]...

What Is Line Editing? Line Editing vs. Copy Editing

The main difference between line editing and copy editing is that line editing looks at each individual line for content to ensure each line does its job of communicating effectively, whereas copy editing focuses on the technical aspects of language to make sure it adheres to the desired style (such as MLA or AP). Seeing […]...

White label or white-label?

Not sure which is correct? Then you probably need EditorNinja’s editors to make sure you’re writing this term and others like it correctly. Learn more. It is becoming increasingly common in the world of the internet to use software or services created by others to deliver value for your own customers or clients. For example, […]...

Where To Find Freelance Editors For Hire

I’ve been blogging on the internet for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve probably written 3-4 million words and published most of them. I’ve also hired a lot of content marketers and creators, and helped a lot of companies hire content people to help them create more content (or update their existing content) to […]...

Whitepaper Or White Paper? Which Is Correct?

In business, marketers or organizations will often create documents that are in-depth studies of their industry or something interesting to the ideal customer. These documents are called a “whitepaper” (or is it “white paper”?) and are usually quite lengthy, require an email or other bit of information to access, and are sometimes even paid. They […]...
How To Hire Freelance Editors

How To Hire Freelance Editors (+ Top Platforms)

When you’re an author or writer putting your work out into the world, you invariably want to put your best foot forward and avoid glaring and embarrassing typos and grammatical errors. Thus, you might be looking for and trying to find a freelance editor who can review your documents and make sure you’re presenting your […]...

“What Does An Editor Do?”

In the world of content creation, an editor applies the polish that makes a piece sing. An editor is largely responsible for checking facts, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. They also ensure that a piece of content keeps with a company or person’s voice so that all content being published is consistent. A good professional editor […]...

The Best Grammar Editing Software

This article is all about the best grammar editing software, but did you know that EditorNinja provides grammar editing services? We’d love to edit your content for you. Click here to schedule a free editorial assessment to learn more. As a content creator or company creating content, you know that your copy should not only […]...

Google Docs now showing grammar suggestions

We love Google Docs here at EditorNinja. Our team has used Google Docs exclusively for years, producing copy for clients and internal means. If you’re here, then you probably know that we love editing, clean copy, and good grammar here also. In fact, we provide those services so you don’t have to worry about it. […]...

How to edit a PDF document

From time to time in business you will be sent a PDF and need to edit it. This can be a frustrating experience if you don’t know how to make a PDF editable and then update it. This article will cover how to edit a PDF document on your computer. There are a few main […]...

23 Inspiring (And Funny) Quotes About Editing

Writers and editors love to make fun of ourselves. We know that our creative endeavors are hard, and a bit of levity never hurt anyone when trying to do something hard. We’re also known for making quips about our profession and saying them in humorous yet thought-provoking ways. Here are our favorite quotes about editing […]...

How to create a table of contents in WordPress

Readability is the ultimate strategy to getting your content read. If you’re investing in content as a marketing strategy, or even because you just love to write, making sure your content is able to be read easily is a worthy undertaking. Easily readable content will increase time on site, increase people’s happiness while reading (and […]...

How to properly quote someone online

As a content creator, you’re likely quoting others in the course of your work. And after all, why wouldn’t you? There are so many experts out there in the world and leveraging their expertise will only make your own work even better. It should go without saying though that you should make it known that […]...

What Is AIDA In Writing And Marketing?

When you’re writing copy for your website, whether it be for content marketing or to get your site’s visitors to convert into a customer (whatever that means for you), it pays to have a model of writing you can follow to trust that you’re helping them quickly answer the question of “is this service right […]...