Category Archives: Education

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”

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”

Why We Should Teach Kids to Be Entrepreneurs

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of marrying a wealthy business owner, and when I got older, I dreamed of becoming a successful business owner, but teachers and family had other plans for me. Instead, they wanted me to attend university and have a career as a doctor or dentist. Helping people andContinue reading “Why We Should Teach Kids to Be Entrepreneurs”

Skills Insight of the Day #11 Hugging at Work

Should you hug, high five, or fist bump your coworker? Hugging is a personal preference. Some people are huggers, while others prefer not to hug anyone who is not a close friend or family member. Not sure about what your coworker prefers? Ask for permission or pay close attention to clues. For example, your coworkerContinue reading “Skills Insight of the Day #11 Hugging at Work”