by Tammy Ditmore | Jan 6, 2018 | Editing, personal reflections
Seven years ago this week, I officially unveiled this website, complete with my first Editing and More blog post. A few days later I walked out of my office job for the last time and officially started my life as a small business owner. In the past seven years, I have...
by Tammy Ditmore | Sep 25, 2017 | Events, Language, personal reflections
When I was a kid, the nightly news was filled with images of the Vietnam War and the ugly protests against the war that were raging around our country. Although the pictures were disturbing, I would sit and watch the evening news with my dad any chance I got because I...
by Tammy Ditmore | Jun 14, 2017 | Language, personal reflections
A little more than six years ago, the second post I wrote for this blog came after a mass shooting that targeted a congresswoman, Gabby Giffords. Six people died in that attack, and Giffords suffered serious brain damage. Today, a man in Alexandria, Virginia, opened...
by Tammy Ditmore | Jan 16, 2017 | Events, personal reflections
A couple of months ago, I got the chance to spend the day at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. It’s beautiful, fascinating, troubling, and inspirational. And it reminded me that the battle for justice has been long and...
by Tammy Ditmore | Oct 20, 2016 | Editing, Events, Publishing, Writing
Two opportunities for Ventura County writers to learn more about the craft and the world of publishing are coming up in the next couple of weeks. In the first, editor Dennis Mathis will discuss his working relationship with author Sandra Cisneros. Mathis will speak...
by Tammy Ditmore | Sep 22, 2016 | Editing, Events
Freelance editors can find many opportunities to work with academic writers and publications. But if you don’t have multiple advanced degrees, you may wonder if you have anything to offer a scholarly writer. Or you may be reluctant to tackle...
by Tammy Ditmore | Aug 15, 2016 | Alzheimer's, personal reflections
I was privileged last week to participate in an intimate meeting with Julia Brownley, the woman who represents my area in Congress. It was an honor to be able to shake hands with Rep. Brownley and then sit down with five other women to discuss an issue that is near to...
by Tammy Ditmore | Jun 2, 2016 | Editing, personal reflections
I admire writers and editors who diligently update their blogs and keep adding fresh material. I know how hard regular posts can be, which is why I’ve not been nearly as active on this site as I planned to be when I launched it a few years back. Karin Beery at...
by Tammy Ditmore | Apr 3, 2016 | Editing, Events
I was fortunate to get a chance to hang out for a few hours on Saturday at the 2016 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference and Bookfair at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AWP is like Disneyland for writers and writing professors and writing...
by Tammy Ditmore | Jan 1, 2016 | personal reflections
I’m grateful for the more than 30 authors, publishers, and organizations who allowed me to be a part of their story in 2015! I’m looking forward to a great 2016, and I hope that you are too.
