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Publishing: getting the word right
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Another quick tutorial on apostrophes…
Apostrophes cause more angst for lovers of clear writing than any other punctuation. Learn from a well-respected author and editor.
Persnickety
Wandering through the Thesaurus recently (as one does), 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 … Continue reading Persnickety
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Editors turn the ordinary into the extraordinary
Why use an editor when you write? So many business writers think that having a colleague review their writing before publishing is all that's needed. But a professional, experienced editor will give you more than a review of spelling, grammar and punctuation. In this article, I'll show you some of the benefits that come when an editor helps you - turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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