Wandering through the Thesaurus recently, I came across persnickety. What a fun word, rolling off my tongue so delightfully. My mind presented me with the image of a little animal scuttling around, sniffing out that pesky misused apostrophe, tossing out unnecessary commas, tweaking passive sentences… When my daughter objected to the ‘snobby’ connotations of persnickety,… [Read more…]
April 15, 2012
I’ve been asked just what is clear, engaging, sharp writing. So instead of going through a dissertation that explains, defines, theorises (and probably bores), I’m simply going to give you a (very) few examples from documents I’ve edited or read. Research has been done that shows… Research shows… Training of personnel must be done… Personnel must… [Read more…]
February 21, 2012
Recently I heard an ad on the radio. It started with ‘We only sell the best brands of vehicles.’Being the sceptical editor that I am, I expected the ad to continue on to talk about their after-sales servicing and who knows what else. But, no, it seems that they sell. That’s it.It would seem that… [Read more…]
January 16, 2012
In my humble opinion, not proofreading a novel before publication damages the reputation of both the author and the publisher. Does the same principle apply to your business writing?
October 22, 2011
Sharing your technical information with non-technical readers presents challenges. These tips will help you write a clear, engaging and sharp document.
July 11, 2011
'Just write the way you speak.' Not always good advice! Use these writing tips to keep your writing clear, engaging and sharp.
May 24, 2011
You have the editing skills and the enthusiasm to start an editing business. But have you considered what else you'll need to take into account to create a successful business?
March 18, 2011
Wouldn't we all like to be known for our stylish writing? These simple steps help you become a stylish writer ... your readers will love you for it.
January 18, 2011
'Everyone' sends out an enewsletter: but is it right for you? Consider these factors to help you decide if you'll begin an enewsletter campaign.
January 12, 2011
Tips on writing that will keep your readers reading right to the end - yes, even technical and business reports.
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