Tag: small business
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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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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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The top 5 FAQs about proofreading for small businesses
In my experience, proofreading isn’t always the most obvious of tasks for a small business to outsource, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done! This article explores – in reverse order – the five questions small business owners ask most often when they discover that proofreading could be an important part of publishing their…
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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.
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Free downloadable proofreading checklist
If you’re proofreading your own work, a checklist is an invaluable resource. To help you get started, I’ve created one for you to download for free.
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Do I really need to pay for professional proofreading?
From DIY, to asking a friend, to using an app – this post explores some of the alternatives to paying for professional proofreading to help you make the choice that’s best for you.
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Copywriters, editors and proofreaders: who does what and how they can help you
Have you heard of ‘copywriters’, ‘copyeditors’ and ‘proofreaders’ but you’re not sure exactly what it is they do? It might be worth finding out. Why? Because if you produce any written work at all – as an independent writer, for an organisation, or for your small business – these writing and editing professionals really can…
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What’s in a logo?
The design of my logo incorporates elements that represent three key features of my brand. Use the sliders and take a look! The ‘stet’ symbol – a tick enclosed in a circle – is one of a series of symbols used by proofreaders and editors* to mark a client’s work. ‘Stet’ means ‘let it stand’…
LJ Pond | Non-Fiction Editor & Proofreader 