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David Herder
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Pioneer News
David Herder Joins Editorial Team

Meet David Herder. He joined Pioneer Utility Resources in January as an Associate Editor. He'll work primarily with our utility members in Washington, offering insights on engaging storytelling and ways to reflect consumer perspectives on local pages.

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Leon Espinoza

February 6, 2020
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Writing
Finding the Voice

Ruralite Services may not offer a cash prize or recording contract, but every month the editorial team listens for striking voices, too. Are you ready to sing?

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

October 24, 2018
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Ethan Rocke Joins the Team

Ruralite is pleased to introduce the newest addition to its team of talented editors, Ethan Rocke. Ethan, a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, joins us as an Assistant Editor.

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Leon Espinoza

February 21, 2018
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How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Story

Our assistant editors offer 4 tried-and-true ways to help readers fall in love with your stories.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

February 14, 2018
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Ruralite Services Names New Editor

Ruralite Services Inc. has named veteran Northwest journalist Leon Espinoza as its new Editor. Espinoza was selected after a national search. He replaces Curtis Condon, who is retiring.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

July 7, 2017
Blog
Writing
Editing Tip: Expect Red (or Purple) Ink

Peer editing shouldn't trigger panic. Instead, think of it as a safety net. When you write an article, it's easy to overlook missing words or phrases that don't quite make sense. You know what you meant to say, so you may miss potential stumbling blocks for your readers.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

June 14, 2017
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Footloose Steps for Planning Monthly Content

You may not wear dancing shoes at deadline time, but here are several Footloose Kevin Bacon-era ways to ease the tension. Use these pop-culture flashbacks to create a complete local page package this month.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

January 25, 2017
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Be Concise. Cut Extra Words

Whether you are writing a feature or technical article, make stories stronger by cutting unnecessary words.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

February 29, 2016
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The Art & Science of Copy Editing

Editing a peer’s work can be hard.

Martha Stopa

November 25, 2015
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Writing
How to Win the Writing Game

As someone who has been a professional writer for more than 40 years, Stu Watson has learned a few things that might help people who are just starting out, or who find themselves struggling with story and language.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

September 24, 2015
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Pack Your Editing Parachute

Use a checklist of editing tips before you let a story fly.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

February 11, 2015
Blog
Writing
Write, Edit, & Design More Effectively

3 Ruralite Services Communicators of the Year share tips to help you get 2015 off to a great start.

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Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

January 7, 2015

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