English usage myths
There are several myths about English grammar and typography that are widely held but have little or no validity. A
Read MoreThere are several myths about English grammar and typography that are widely held but have little or no validity. A
Read MoreThe difference between copyediting and proofreading: in many instances people will seek out proofreaders, while expecting copyediting skills. Often, people
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Read MoreThe Oxford Dictionary of English says a double negative “is a negative statement containing two negative elements (for example he
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Read MoreWhy you need a “house” style By “house” style I mean a writing or editorial style that a company or
Read MoreThere are some myths about proofreading that are untrue and need exposing and refuting.
Read MorePeople associate proofreading with books and journals produced by publishers, that final stage where uncorrected errors in the original manuscript
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Read MoreOccasionally I have been asked if I would provide a free sample of my proofreading – in one case a
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