18/12/2018
When typos change the meaning... :D
Julia Roberts' impressive 'holes' and other typos that we love - BBC Three
In a spectacular reminder of why we need sub-editors - whose job it is to check spelling, grammar and facts in every article - a local paper in New York state, USA, published this headline this week with a, um… a small typo.
21/12/2017
Who doesn’t love a Christmas grammar joke?!
The oldies are the goodies...
15/09/2017
Bring back these lost words to the English language!
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41266000
University uncovers 'lost' English words
Ear-rent, slug-a-bed and merry-go-sorry are among the words that academics want to revive.
05/09/2017
Master's dissertation deadline looming? Contact me today for proofreading quotations and turnaround times!
25/08/2017
Why not try these inspired by important female authors?
A drink of one’s own: 10 cocktail recipes inspired by iconic women authors
Intoxicating recipes and feminist literary history: a winning combination.
14/07/2017
This might not be needed on a Friday, but could get you through a tricky
Monday!
work-life balance
28/06/2017
I'm back from leave and ready to hear from you about editing and proofreading projects!
17/05/2017
It's dissertation submission time again!
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17/05/2017
It's dissertation submission time again!
Need help with editing and proofreading?
Contact us today for your free consultation and a no-obligation quote!
09/05/2017
Thanks to Bobtail Media for sharing this very helpful (and amusing!) guide.
10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling - The Oatmeal
I created a handy guide for common spelling errors. A panda bear makes an appearance.
25/04/2017
'Scone' - how do you pronounce it?
Do you pronounce 'scone' to rhyme with 'cone' or 'gone'? It depends...
As linguists celebrate English Language Day and Shakespeare’s birthday, what does the ever-changing way we speak reveal about us?