Tag: ESL
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Tools of the Editorial Trade
Would you hire a gardener to cut your lawn with just a pair of scissors? Me neither! Using the right tools is an important part of any trade – editing and proofreading included. Read about the must-haves and how knowing what they are can help you choose an editor.
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How working with an editor can benefit your business
Effective written communication is a must for all businesses, but it’s easier said than done sometimes. This article looks at why you might outsource your editorial work and gives some examples of what an editor can do for you.
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Downloadable Language Tips Series: Capital letters
The third instalment in my Language Tips Series – a series of free downloadable PDFs with tips on using different elements of written English to help you transform your writing from good to great. This download focuses on capital letters.
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Three tips to banish typos
Typos. They’re hilarious and make for excellent memes! But they can also be embarrassing, confusing, and even damaging. This article looks at three reasons why we make them and what we can do to stop them before they happen.
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Downloadable Language Tips Series: Easily confused words
Post two in my Language Tips Series – a series of free downloadable PDFs with tips on using different elements of written English to help you feel more confident about your writing. This download focuses on easily confused words.
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Downloadable Language Tips Series: Semicolons
Introducing my Language Tips Series – a series of free downloadable PDFs with tips on using different elements of written English to help you feel more confident about your writing.
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Collocation: the secret to more fluent and precise writing
No matter the type of writing you do, it’s worth learning about what collocation is and how paying attention to it can expand your vocabulary and help you express your ideas with more precision.
LJ Pond | Non-Fiction Editor & Proofreader 