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What Are the Four Stages of Editing?

Thinking of hiring an editor? You wouldn’t make a major purchase without becoming a bit of an expert on the topic yourself, so you shouldn’t hire an editor without first learning some editing basics. Learning the lingo is essential to getting on the same page with the editor you want to work with, and toContinue reading “What Are the Four Stages of Editing?”

10 Quick Grammar Tips that Make You Look Smart

Grammar is a tough subject, wouldn’t you agree? Even if you’re a grammar nerd (cough) expert, you’ll find that rules change. English is a living language, and what wasn’t correct before can become accepted! On the flip side, some mistakes are repeated so often that people think they are correct when they aren’t. Here areContinue reading “10 Quick Grammar Tips that Make You Look Smart”

Fun With Language

How much fun can you have with words? As much fun as your imagination can create! Many languages have homonyms. But be careful how you use them. For example, watch how you use they’re, their, and there in English. These are misused more often than they should! Can you think of any homonyms from otherContinue reading “Fun With Language”

3 Tips for Selling Effectively

People hate being sold to. If you tell them your product is an “awesome buy” and “there are only two left,” people will raise their hackles. Just think of the times you threw up a stop sign when someone tried to sell you services, gadgets, or discounted items you didn’t want. Regardless, everyone should learnContinue reading “3 Tips for Selling Effectively”

20 Commonly Misused Words and Expressions You Should Know

A friend shared a story in which a guy typed, “Your adorable,” and the girl wrote back, “No, you’re adorable.” And romance wasn’t on her mind. It’s wonderful to share a joke and everyone laughs. It’s not so funny when you’re typing a serious message, and someone laughs… at you. To avoid these unfortunate situations,Continue reading “20 Commonly Misused Words and Expressions You Should Know”