7 spelling errors and how to fix them
We’ve all seen them, and we’ve all made them. Spelling mistakes that you only notice once you’ve printed 1,000 copies of your brochure, or that
March 31, 2017
THE EDITING ESSENTIALS BLOG
How to ask for feedback on your writing: 7 tips for success
We can all benefit from feedback on our writing. When you’re creating a lot of content for your business – whether it’s blog posts, web pages, proposals
March 24, 2017
Should I hire a freelance proofreader or use an agency?
You’re really busy producing a lot of great content for your website or blog, aren’t you? But you’ve got a niggling feeling that you’re not
March 23, 2017
Being a proofreader is not about being ‘a bit OCD’
BEING PRECISE IS NOT OCD There are plenty of qualities a proofreader or editor is praised for: Attention to detail. Precision. Thoroughness. Consistency. Order. All positive traits, and
March 13, 2017
Taking part in International Correspondence Writing Month
February has been a busy month. I’ve done a lot of writing, but it hasn’t been blog posts. The last four weeks have seen me
February 28, 2017
Expletive deleted – how far do you go?
Yesterday a post was published on LinkedIn. You may not have seen it, but to say it’s caused something of a stir is an understatement. There’s a
January 12, 2017
The Content Marketing Academy conference six months on – a review
Do you set yourself goals, either in your personal life or in your business? It’s not something I’ve even really thought about, to be honest,
December 22, 2016
The Apprentice: proofreading isn’t just about the words
It’s happened again. For the second time in this series, BBC’s The Apprentice has provided me with the perfect example of how a proofreader can save
December 9, 2016
The Editor's Note
Monthly updates from my desk to yours. Exclusive, actionable advice on writing and editing non-fiction.
