About: Mark Allen
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Posts by Mark Allen:
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March 4, 2012 Allow me to dangle the winning haiku in front of you
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February 29, 2012 March forth and write haiku to celebrate National Grammar Day
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February 9, 2012 Don’t discount the editor when the focus is ‘online-first’
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December 26, 2011 I don’t know why you say ‘good-bye’
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December 11, 2011 Oops
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July 27, 2011 Grammar Girl’s book for students is approachable, orange
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July 12, 2011 Read this for free, and then feel free to use useful idioms
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July 2, 2011 Holiday’s name is self-evident: It’s the date on which it falls
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May 24, 2011 AP doesn’t impose style; house style reflects readers
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May 3, 2011 Favorite resources for freelance editors
Writing, editing and design by a 20-year newspaper professional
In an age of instant communication, the proper message remains key. I have been a newspaper reporter and editor, writing or improving thousands of articles. As a journalist, I understand the importance of getting it right the first time.
I am available for any project in which printed materials need to be clear and accurate.
If you have a question, send me an e-mail or a tweet. Think of me as your on-staff editor for quick answers to brief questions.

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- Talk Wordy to Me
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- Throw Grammar From the Train
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- Words at Work
- You Don't Say
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- @lablady Chicago Manual of Style makes no exception for fiction, saying social titles should be abbreviated before a name: Mr., Dr. Gov. 9 hours ago
- @lablady I hadn't heard that, and of course a publisher can pick either style. AP used to spell out titles other than Mr. and Dr. in quotes. 9 hours ago
- Go #Crew96 @marie_gibbons: I'm at Columbus Crew Stadium for Chicago vs. Columbus w/ @snyeste @christiangadams @editormark 1 day ago
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