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How to ask for constructive feedback on your writing?
At some point, asking for feedback on your writing is inevitable, and more so, indispensable. Bringing in an outside perspective…
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The real cost of language mistakes
In this post, I look into how poorly written content impacts brands and businesses, their credibility and even revenue based…
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What is translation editing?
In this post, I consider what translation editing is and where it sits among other processes that the text undergoes,…
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How to reduce word count?
Taking a step back and looking critically at one’s work is always challenging, so in this post I discuss how…
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How to improve the readability of text?
There are lessons that writers can learn from the digital community to promote their books online, reach and interact with…
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Six reasons why I love reading your books — from the editor’s perspective
In this post, I share my candid perspective. I touch upon six reasons why I love reading as a book-lover…
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A cheat sheet for self-publishing authors
Here’s a cheat sheet of the main elements of the self-publishing workflow that writers should consider ahead of time. Below…
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What mistakes will the spellchecker not find?
Spellcheckers are great tools for easy and quick fixes. But you should not depend on them as the only method…
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5 easy tricks to polish your writing
There are several ways to improve your text before it undergoes editorial intervention. In this blog post, I walk you…
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Why do writers need a copyediting style sheet?
In this post, I take a close look at the importance and function of a style sheet in non-fiction writing.…
