If you’re curious about the pros and cons of being a proofreader, I can give you some helpful insights since I decided to become one. Proofreaders are responsible for tidying up a text so that...
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If you’re on a mission to improve your punctuation, kudos! Proper punctuation is essential for effective communication because it makes writing clear and easy to read. In her book Painless...
When trying to understand homographs, a cloud of confusion hangs over most people’s heads—even proofreaders. Homographs—words with the same spelling but different meanings—are particularly...
English is a complex language, and one of the most confusing elements for native and non-native speakers is the realm of difficult homophones. As a proofreader who has corrected many homophone...
You may be aware that proofreaders use style guides. But what exactly is a style guide, and how do you use one? As someone who works in proofreading, I can help you answer this question. A style...
You may know that adverbs are a relatively versatile part of speech, but what do adverbs modify? As a trained proofreader who has spent time getting acquainted with adverbs, I can help you answer...