There’s ‘affect’ and ‘effect’. Both verbs. Both nouns. Both buggers. Learn how to remember the difference between them and how to use them correctly
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Learn when to use a comma before the phrase ‘such as’ to keep your content clear and easy to understand.
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Do you give less than the fewest of flips whether it’s ‘less’ or ‘fewer’ when you’re chatting, but want to be sure you’re using them correctly in your writing? Head on in for tips on how to remember the difference.
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When you’re proofreading UK and US B2B marketing copy, knowing the basic spelling differences doesn’t cut it. Here are the unexpected errors hiding in your copy.
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Does the difference between principal and principle get you in tangle? Here are four tips to remember which is which.
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Want to give your readers a smooth experience? Avoid these ten common inconsistencies that are overlooked when you proofread your marketing content.
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English is a tricky beast at times and spellcheck can’t always be trusted when we need it. Don’t let these ten commonly confused words slip through when you proofread your marketing content.
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Sometimes you need to proofread a hefty chunk of copy. Learn how to use macros to track down distracting and trust-destroying issues, and proof your marketing copy more efficiently.
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Two words. One tizz. Knowing when to use licence and license can get us in a tangle. Here are three tips to help you know which to use and when.
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It’s easy to get in a pickle with these two words. Should we use practice or practise? Here are four tricks to help you out.
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Proofreaders are all about perfection. But can I guarantee your marketing content will be perfect? Find out why I can’t promise perfect copy as I share the six things to keep in mind when working with a proofreader.
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Text to speech tech helps you proofread your copy. Discover how you set up Word and Google Docs to read your copy back to you.
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Your clients. Your marketing campaigns. Your message. They’re important to you. So why is it so hard to see your own typos when you really need to?
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I used to feel uncomfortable advertising my proofreading rate online, but hiding that doesn’t help you! Here’s why I changed my mind and how much it costs.
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‘I assumed that a copywriter/VA would do the proofreading?’ It’s so easy to forget that not everyone knows what we know. So do they offer proofreading too?
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Spreadsheets aren’t just for data and pivot tables. They’re great for creating batch copy too. Here’s a guide on how to proofread them.
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I bet your PDF is looking pretty hot. A smooth message. A crisp and clean vibe. Read on to learn how to proofread PDFs so they don’t flip from hot to not.
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Feeling the strain from scrolling on your mouse wheel? Prevent sausage fingers! Learn how to change your mouse settings to ease the pressure when you’re proofreading.
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Need to improve your copy? Here are seven proofreading tips to give your writing a boost (and a tenuous link to my favourite TV show).
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