People who don't know any better often use the words editing and proofreading interchangeably, but they don't mean the same thing. I tend to ignore this error — I usually know what they're talking about, but maybe you don't. Maybe you're one of those people who just bandies the two words about interchangeably. If so, it's OK. I won't judge you too harshly. And in some environments, editors are expected to do both at the same time. But just so you know what you're talking about going forward, take a look at this infographic from Scribendi.

It's the Friday before a three-day weekend. So try not to work too hard, OK? And while you're trying to look busy, take a look at what's been happening here on the TSC blog and beyond!

Being able to write compelling, sound copy can mean the difference between looking like the smartest person in the room and looking like a drooling idiot. Knowing proper grammar rules (or having an editor who can remember that stuff for you) can also save you a lot of embarrassment. And even those of us who have a good grasp on language and writing hit a wall or forget a rule now and then. If you’d like to brush up on your writing skills, learn some obscure details about language, or geek out on grammar, here are four blogs you should bookmark right now.