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Word Choice: Draft vs. Draught
Maybe Noah Webster had a point. We say this because, as much as we love...
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Does Your Business Need a Proofreader?
Does your business need a proofreader? Yes. Yes, it does. That’ll be all. Thank you...
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Spelling Tips: -Cede, -Ceed or -Sede?
We pronounce -cede, -ceed and -sede to sound like ‘seed’. But this makes it easy...
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Word Choice: Viscous vs. Vicious
‘Viscous’ and ‘vicious’ are both adjectives. They’re also close enough in spelling that it’s easy...
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When to Capitalise Religious Terms
Knowing when to capitalise religious terms can be hell. Or should that be Hell? And...
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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does ‘Mum’ Come From?
Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...
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Word Choice: Content vs. Contents
If you’re used to English pluralization, you might assume “contents” is just the plural of...
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How to Use Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
Did you know there are different types of numbers? Two common examples are cardinal numbers...
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Vocabulary Tips: Is ‘Thank You’ One Word or Two?
People often thank us for our proofreading. But even gratitude can cause spelling problems! In...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Alliteration
A little alliteration can liven up even the limpest literature. So if you’re not sure...
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When Should I Capitalise ‘Internet’?
The question of whether to capitalise ‘internet’ is controversial. It has even inspired its own...
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The Etymology of Easter and ‘Easter Egg’
Happy Easter! Maybe today is one of religious celebration for you. Alternatively, you may be...
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