Welcome to Turning a New Leaf, the blog from Blue Leaf Editing where we talk all things editing with a dash of humour and a lot of honesty. Whether you’re wrangling an academic thesis, polishing a short story, creating corporate copy, or figuring out how on earth to run a freelance editing business, you’ll find something useful here (hopefully).

We share practical editing advice, writing tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into editorial life – from the messy first draft to the final full stop. Expect plain English and the occasional rant about consistency.

You’ll also hear from guest editors and language experts who bring their own flair and experience to the mix. So, if you want to make your writing sharper, your edits stronger, or your business more sustainable, you’re in the right place.

Take a leaf from our book – your content will thank you.