Dale Van Ollefen Dale Van Ollefen

what kind of editing do you need?

Every writer needs an editor—but the trick is finding the right kind. There are many types of editing, and each editor can offer their own spin to add value, but here are some of the main ones.

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Lauren Thurman Lauren Thurman

lowercase’s one-year anniversary

Our first full year in business together has been a process of discovery and learning. Here are some of the most important things we’ve found in that year…

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Lauren Thurman Lauren Thurman

unpopular opinions for better writing

We all have wrong opinions that we closely guard, like dragons over their glittering hoards. But sometimes ideas that go against conventional wisdom can work in our favor.

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Dale Van Ollefen Dale Van Ollefen

how we decide what to charge

Earlier this week, I had to set my laptop down and leave the room because I was frustrated. Why? Because I had just spent 20 minutes looking through freelance job listings, and it was clear that most of the employers had no idea what they were asking for.

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Dale Van Ollefen Dale Van Ollefen

meet the editor: dale

In this Q&A, Lauren asks Dale a range of questions—serious and frivolous—to help you get to know half of the Lowercase team.

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Dale Van Ollefen Dale Van Ollefen

meet the editor: lauren

In this Q&A, Dale asks Lauren a range of questions—from probing to nonsensical—to help you get to know half of the Lowercase team.

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