Editing
Funny Grammar Mistakes: Inverted Commas
Inverted commas are a permanent grammar headache, causing problems and mayhem in all types of writing as our real-life grammar mistakes show! Read our simple guide to learn the implications and common usage of inverted commas in English grammar so you can laugh at these pitfalls instead of falling into them!
Funny Grammar Mistakes: where, we’re and were
Mixing up the meanings of 'where', 'we're' and 'were' is a very common English grammar mistake. We have collected more funny grammar examples to help you learn the difference between the meanings of these words in our simple grammar guide and avoid making the same grammar mistakes in your own work, writing and essays.
Proofreading Problems: Structure
Structure is one of the thorniest issues for a proofreader to tackle, as there are no hard and fast rules on exactly what the ideal structure of an essay or text should be. This blog contains practical help and advice on structure for proofreaders, including sections on paragraphing, sub-headings and the elusive 'flow' of the text.
Top proofreading tips: speed proofreading
Proofreading can be a time-consuming job, but there are several ways to speed up your editing sessions. Our five-step plan outlines key methods for getting through a text more quickly and efficiently whilst preserving the top quality proofreading you would expect from a professional editing service. We list the top techniques for super-fast proofreading. Save time without compromising on quality as we introduce you to our top tips for speed proofreading.
Top Proofreading Tips: How to Proofread
Proofreading is a complex and elusive skill requiring much greater subtlety and detail than some people are aware of. We take a trip into the mentality of a great proofreader, exposing the skills and attributes that make a successful proofreading career and exploring how to use them to your own advantage.
Follow our guide for some top tips to first-class proofreading and copyediting.
