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Taking Flight With Precision: Editing Lessons From the Wright Brothers

The 122nd anniversary of the Wright brothers’ historic first powered flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is a perfect moment to reflect on how precision took humankind to the skies. At PAI consulting, clarity is our Polaris, our North Star. Our editors use the same principle on every document we touch: editing isn’t about erasing ideas; it’s about giving them wings.

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Christa Brolley Christa Brolley

Words About Friendship

National New Friend Day is on October 19, so we’ve collected a bunch of words related to friendship. If someone you’re speaking to knows what they mean, maybe you’ll make a new best friend!

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Christa Brolley Christa Brolley

Improve Your Graphics Part 4

What is the purpose of your chart? In part 4 in our series on improving your graphics, we give you options to maximize the effectiveness of your graphics based on what you’re trying to convey.

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Christa Brolley Christa Brolley

Ampersands

Few punctuation marks are as visually striking as the ampersand. Its flowing curves and distinctive form make it not just a functional symbol, but also a design element that has captured the imagination of scribes, printers, and typographers for centuries. It’s even earned its own holiday: World Ampersand Day, celebrated every September 8—a testament to just how much this little mark continues to inspire and delight.

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Christa Brolley Christa Brolley

Improving Your MS Word Tables Part 3

Welcome to Improving Your MS Word Tables Part 3!

Welcome back to our Improving Your MS Word Tables series! In Part 1 and Part 2, we focused on borders that put the data to the front. Let’s continue with more suggestions.

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Christa Brolley Christa Brolley

Haunting Works We Love

In keeping with the spirit of the season, STET Happens has decided to embrace all things editorial surrounding Halloween.

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