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Tech talk

Since agencies by and large only accept electronic submissions, most writers use word-processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Documents, Scrivener, to name a few) to author their manuscripts. However, these programmes can be daunting and difficult to navigate, particularly for first-time users. We’re here to demystify the process of writing digitally, and to give you our best tech tips and tricks!

An ode to Track Changes

Track Changes is a function of Microsoft Word that, when enabled,

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