Editors: Look Out For These Commonly Confused Words (Part 2!)

Do you pass the mantle or mantel?

In this episode of The Modern Editor, I’m back with more commonly confused words I’ve come across in my years of editing. Some of these might be easy for you to spot, while others are trickier. Either way, it’s important to keep an eye out so these words don’t fall through the cracks.

In case you missed it, listen to part one here!

Important Sections:

(1:15) Mantel and Mantle

(2:00) Medal, Metal, Meddle, and Mettle

(3:30) Affect and Effect

(5:07) Compliment and Complement

(5:53) Course and Coarse

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