Things to know before sending your thesis to a thesis editing service
Now that you have laboured through your thesis, stayed up nights, gotten raccoon-like eyes and almost cried (or actually cried) many times, it’s done. It is over. The hard part is over. Now comes the next part: editing your thesis. It is always better to…
The 4 Types of Book Editors: A Quick Guide
A book editor plays a valuable role in producing a good book. All authors; newbies and experienced know this fact. What some of them may not know is that there are multiple types of book editors; copy editing and line editing are different undertakings, and…
Why It Is Important for an Editor to Review Your Thesis
Writing a thesis is a Herculean task: you forgo months/years of sleep, tirelessly writing about that one thing you’ve wanted to study for eternity. So, it is understandable that when the time comes to edit your thesis, it’s tiring to even look at your work. It is at this point that you might want to consider turning over your work to a professional.
How to Choose The Best Book Editor for Your Novel
Ever seen a page of acknowledgments where the author hasn’t mentioned the book editor? In crappy books maybe. Editors play a huge part in transforming seemingly ordinary stories into bestselling books. And authors know the worth of what they do. No matter how good you…
Free Proofreading Services for Broke Students
You’ve finished writing your paper in a scramble and you know it’s not been your best attempt. The deadline is knocking at the door, and you need someone to help you fix it. Your friends are all stuck in the same rut. So, who you…
On Being Tense About Tense: What Verb Tense To Write Your Novel In
Time in a story is something we all, readers and writers alike, take for granted. Until we have to deal with it. How often do you actually sit down and think about what verb tense an author writes in? We don’t, right? Not usually. We…
On Being Tense about Tense: Present Tense Narratives in Novels
In our last article about verb tense in stories, we wrote about the things you need to consider while writing a past tense narrative. In this one, we will tell you about how to construct a present tense narrative.
On Being Tense about Tense: Writing a Past Tense Narrative in Novels
Having a brilliant story is not enough. It also needs to be presented in the right way. For example, verb tense throughout your narrative should be consistent. In this article, the first of three about the importance of verb tense in novel writing, we will explore how to write your story in the past tense.
Character Talk: The Foil and The Stock
The stock and the foil: These two characters will be the focus of this article. What is their purpose in the story? How can you develop a foil and choose an appropriate stock character for your story? All this, while we take a look at some of the most memorable characters from both these categories.