Pauline Editing - Stephanie smiling in a navy sweater sitting on a yellow chair — Bring your writing to its full potential.

Hello! I’m Stephanie Pauline Brooks. My editing honors your voice and helps you avoid ineffective writing, so you confidently connect with your readers.

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My Process:
Love the words and right the writing.

1. Discover

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2. Sync

We discuss and determine what your writing needs.
3. Edit

I edit your content based on our plan.
4. Cheers

Your work is all you dreamed of and ready for your readers.

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I use a green pen to mark my editing notes.

It’s not just because my favorite color is green. I remember the dreadful feeling whenever I saw harsh, red ink on my school papers. I want writers I work with to feel the freeing, non-judgmental, collaborative spirit of my editing.
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My Blog

A mix of grammar and writing tips, personal reflections, and geeking out on words.

Blog

Editor Confession About Who and Whom

Up until recently, I didn’t know why I still struggled with when to use “who” and “whom” in a sentence.

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult

Reason 7,346 English is Difficult: Content and Content. Yep, I’m talking about two completely different words and meanings. My 9-year-old son learned about the challenge of these two words recently.

When to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”

Did you know there was a difference of usage between “i.e.” and “e.g.”? Years ago I picked up this tip for remembering their correct usage. I think of it every time I start to write a sentence that requires one of them.

Editor Confession About Prepositions

Most people growing up learning English grammar probably heard the rule that you can't end a sentence with a preposition. Well, this rule follower goes rogue sometimes.

Runnin’ Down a Dream

I’m really doing it this time. I have so many song lyrics, metaphors, proverbs, poems in my head as I write this blog to “announce” I’m actively pursuing my dream of being a freelance editor.

A Spelling Tip and a Spelling Bee

Spelling words correctly didn’t require a lot of learning or practice, but I remember when one word did.

The year of the BHAP: What happens when you pray in a big, hairy, audacious way

Dedicated to two of the leading ladies in my life. : ) Early in 2015, the three of us in our small group were individually at a crossroads in our lives.