How To Write The Perfect Professional Email In 5 Steps
My first ever job application was a perfectly written professional email. Good structure, language, and I even did a decent job editing and proofreading it. Minor problem: My email id at that point was [email protected] Not the best move. I’m sure you would never be…
Editing and proofreading fiction vs. non-fiction: is there a difference?
We’ve spoken at great length about the different types of editing, the differences between editing and proofreading, as well as the importance of both. Now to tackle yet another difference, let us take a look at why editing non-fiction is very different from editing a work…
5 things to look for in an online proofreading service!
Proof, proof, and proof again – there should be no proof that you were once an idiot! Editing and proofreading all written content that you put out there has become essential in today’s world, what with the trolls lurking at every social media platform. Be…
The Art of Storytelling Using The Hero’s Journey
Find out what is the hero’s journey about, how can a writer create a hero from an ordinary character and how can you craft it in your book.
Difference between homophones, homonyms and homographs
Bare in mind that the differences between homonyms and homophones are bear minimum. You’ll have to Or is it bear with me? Maybe bair with me? Human relationships are complex, word relationships even more so. There are complex grammar rules, silent letters and words that…
Why is it important to add references to your thesis?
Why should I reference my thesis? It’s the first question every student attempting a thesis asks. Not at all surprising, given the amount of effort and endless list of referencing styles. But what is its importance, why do professors insist on citations? The obvious answer…
7 of the Wackiest, Weirdest Word Origins!
I must warn you, you’re not going to be able to look at avocados the same way again. Let’s face it, between Shakespeare and ‘SMH’, the English language has changed quite a bit. And while we’ve already spoken plenty about words not meaning what you…
The Difference Between Developmental Editing and Copyediting
Enough has been said and written about the importance, and struggles and triumphs of editing a document. But how many people actually know and can tell the differences between various kinds of editing? Editing is a far more intricate process than simply correcting surface level…
Writing A Successful Pitch: Convey Ideas Better
Create a successful pitch and learn what goes into the making of it.