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Take a second look at that article, report, or email. This is often where the value of an editor lies. An editor or proofreader will help spot missing punctuation, a wordy paragraph, or even an incoherent line. By taking that trained and knowledgeable second look, your editor can save you much pain afterwards.

P.S. Please reach out for editing of your non-fiction articles and content.

Over the past three weekends, I have been a participant in a virtual training on 'Writing and Editing for Print and Online Platforms' organized by the Society for Book and Magazine Editors of Nigeria, with support by Sterling Bank Plc.

It was a richly educative and interactive programme. Aside from discussions and presentations on Storytelling and Magazine Publishing, there were reviews of style and consistency, writing for the web, and fundamental aspects of business structure.

As societies and economies evolve, the need for clear and proper communication remains unchanging. We must also appreciate better what it takes to structure an organization well and run a team effectively. And the various facets of communication, writing, and editing become even more significant with technological developments.

For instance:

1. How can we utilize social media platforms in sharing our stories and writings with a wider audience?
2. How can technology (think of the numerous tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway, etc) aid us in producing clear and readable content?
3. In fact, how can AI be an ally in crafting content, designing publications, and even in running an effective business operation?

Much can be said in response. Nevertheless, it is important to think through these different issues and possibilities, and explore how we can leverage them.

For my own country, Nigeria, I believe there are opportunities in the horizon which are about to emerge. And this is the time to start equipping oneself and developing competence at the interface of communication, technology, and management.

We need to start planting before the rains begin.