Edits.

19/06/2017

There are commas, then there are commas.... Do you know the difference?

Quick and informative, just how we like it. Thanks Mental Floss!

https://www.facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine/videos/10155143023762365/

12/06/2017

Miscommunication is a daily struggle - in business and private life.

Have a look at some of these Ted-Ed videos for some tips on how to avoid miscommunication.

Don't forget to get an editor for any of your written work, either!

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-avoid-miscommunication-katherine-hampsten

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs s...

12/06/2017

The world needs more grammar vigilantes!

All hail Bristol's mystery man and his "Apostrophiser."

We promise that's not a dirty joke. Really.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/04/03/anonymous-grammar-vigilante-tackles-uk-signs

An anonymous 'grammar vigilante' has been secretly correcting bad punctuation on street signs and shop fronts in Bristol for more than a decade.

05/06/2017

For all you grammar nerds, editors, bibliophiles and procrastinators, here are some hilarious grammar jokes to keep you laughing your way through Monday morning!

https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahjewell/jokes-only-grammar-nerds-will-appreciate?utm_term=.gcpQmllzz #.nsDp5VVRR

Have you heard the one about the rhetorical question?

29/05/2017

It may not be the library from the Beast's castle, but it's close enough for now... Emma Watson's reading list!

And if you'd like to follow along with Emma, join her Goodreads group, Our Shared Shelf! Link in the article.

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/news/g8657/emma-watson-book-list/

Join the club.

22/05/2017

Don't let a silly punctuation mark cost your company millions, get an editor!

https://www.facebook.com/sydneymorningherald/videos/10155303539806264/

15/05/2017

Number 12. Big Words.
Simple writing, and speaking, are often much more elegant and powerful than big words with meanings only you understand.

Don't go into your next meeting before reading this post!

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/290426

Every time you speak is another opportunity to make a lasting impression. For good or not so good.

08/05/2017

Happy Monday! Why don't you take some time to peruse (either informally or carefully) this article - trust us, it will give you a giggle or two!

http://www.boredpanda.com/funny-english-language-jokes/

English is a mystery to all of us, whether you've been speaking it since day one, or you've just started to learn it. From its bizarre spelling rules to its free-for-all grammar, it's a daily struggle just trying to form sentences that make sense. No wonder people are turning to emoji to express the...

01/05/2017

Who knew that you earn a salary because you're worth your salt?! Everyday words and their origins - perfect reading for that train trip home today. Like the post and let us know what you think!

http://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/12/09/some-everyday-words-and-the-story-behind-their-origin/

Have you ever wondered about how a certain word was born or when did it start to signify the thing that it describes? Every day we use different words with

24/04/2017

In celebration of Sant Jordi here in Barcelona, and International Day of Books, an insightful article on art and literature. Let us know what you think!

http://theconversation.com/do-art-and-literature-cultivate-empathy-68478

Empathy is associated with being drawn to the arts, but do they actively promote it or merely appeal to already sensitive souls?

23/04/2017

Buying book-gifts for the three little gentlemen in my life. Who's your favourite Mr. Men or Little Miss?

23/04/2017

What's more perfect than a holiday where the traditional gift is a book and a rose? Happy Sant Jordi to all the book lovers out there!