Improving Editing Skills with Practice and Tools

Looking for training or coaching from fellow editors? The By Editors, For Editors database has you covered. This free, community-built spreadsheet lists training resources created and taught by working editors, covering etopics like grammar refreshers and business-building workshops. Browse it, bookmark it, and share it with colleagues who are looking for their next learning opportunity. https://zurl.co/7jtAY #AmEditing #FreelanceEditing #EditorTraining

Writing is a skill, and skills need consistency. When schools don’t adopt one writing framework, students reset every year instead of building. Adopt a system. Stick with it. Watch growth happen.

Ever written a date like 01/06/2026… and realised it could mean two completely different things? As I dive deeper into technical writing, I’m learning that clarity isn’t optional—it’s everything. Even something as simple as dates and times can make or break understanding. This carousel captures a few key lessons I’m picking up from Google’s style guide, writing for a global audience, avoiding ambiguity, and staying consistent. 👉 Sharing what I’m learning—swipe through. #Learningbydoing #Techwriting

Google Docs just added a feature teachers are going to LOVE 👀🔊 You can now have your Google Doc read out loud directly in the tab using the new audio feature. This is HUGE for:📌 proofreading📌 student accommodations📌 accessibility support📌 struggling readers📌 focus and comprehension📌 catching mistakes while writing In Google Docs:Go to Insert → Audio 🎧 Simple tools like this can make learning more accessible for ALL students while saving teachers time too 🙌 Save this post so you remember this feature later & follow for more easy edtech tips that actually help teachers. #teachers #edtech #googledocs #accommodations #accessibility

Struggling readers often hide their challenges, even though they deeply want to improve and feel capable. Creating a safe, pressure-free environment helps them open up and stay connected to learning. #dyslexia #troubledreader #reading #ortongillingham

Strong writing instruction begins with strong thinking instruction. At Teach BIG, we created the ECR Trifecta to help schools strengthen student writing performance while supporting the curriculum systems teachers already use every day. The ECR Trifecta helps students move from: • Weak responses • Surface-level thinking • Low confidence TO: • Deep explanations • Strong evidence collection • Independent writing success Featuring: ✔ TREES™ Writing Structure ✔ DEEP FACTS™ Explanation Supports ✔ Guided Practice & Annotation Strategies Perfect for: • Whole Group Instruction • Intervention • Small Groups • One-on-One Support The goal is simple: Build stronger thinkers. Build stronger writers. Build stronger results. 📦 PREORDER NOW for August 1st delivery. 🙌 September budgets welcome. 🌐 www.teachbig.com #Education #ELA #WritingInstruction #TeacherSupport #EducationalLeadership #LiteracyInstruction #TexasEducation #TeachBIG

Practice is the only way students improve their writing. But for writing-heavy subjects, feedback takes weeks, if it comes at all. So students stop practicing. WriteWise fixes that. Instant, annotation-based feedback calibrated to the specific NCEA standard, so students know exactly what to improve, not just that something's wrong. Whether they're up at 2am doing a late night study-sesh or sitting in class. That's what thousands of NZ students now have access to.

Ghostwriting that converts stories into standards-aligned learning. I turn narrative books into classroom-ready, resilience-building units that school leaders and funders can trust. Why this works • Outcomes first: classroom engagement, social-emotional skill practice, measurable assessment points. (Keyword: resilience) • Author creds: veteran teacher + curriculum designer with program-level proof points. • Trauma-informed and plain-English. Research-cited lessons; no medical claims. How I work • Voice-matching and author-first drafts. • Human-crafted writing; AI used only for admin and ideation. • Process: scope → draft → pilot-ready lesson → teacher materials (2–3 projects/year capacity). Ready to see a vignette from the Mimsy series and a sample lesson? Book a 20-minute fit call. Full process and examples at https://wix.to/26O0RWJ #EdLeadership #CurriculumDesign #Resilience

In today’s world, short, fast content is king. So how often are students being asked to write LONG answers on assignments? According to students, fewer 8th graders are assigned to write long answers regularly. This is especially true for lower-performing students.