Yes, the way you use that comma matters and where you put that word makes a difference.
As an editor who has worked in a variety of industries, I am an expert in AP Style, as well as Chicago, MLA, and APA.
Editing is all about collaboration - it takes a team to make content shine.
If writing is like driving, grammar and mechanics are the traffic laws and established styles are luxury car brands. Without the traffic laws, the highways of communication would be littered with wreckage. Without style, you're driving a 1992 Saturn with a missing front bumper.
So, the answer is, "Yes! You need an editor!" I've worked at every level of the editorial process, from copy editing to managing the production of a print publication. You won't find an editor who's more passionate about clarity, conciseness, and correctness than me.
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