by Precise Proofing | Sep 27, 2012 | Business, Grammar, Proofreading/Editing, Writing
The Origin of a Proofreader What comes to mind when you think about proofreaders? Perhaps, a harried pencil-pushing, glasses-wearing word nerd with hair pulled out yay far (imagine hands extending from each side of one’s head), another pencil behind the ear, and sweat...
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by Precise Proofing | Aug 16, 2012 | Business, Grammar, Writing
3 Simple Ways to Use Semicolons As far as punctuation panics go, a semicolon is probably the scariest punctuation mark out there. The mere question of its use can send even the most educated non-linguist into a sweat. After all, isn’t it simpler to separate the...
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by Precise Proofing | Aug 2, 2012 | Business, Grammar, Writing
Want to Sound Smart? Conquer these commonly confused words In today’s business world, it’s all about image. Not just how we dress, how we look, what we drive, but also how we sound–both in person and on paper. Let’s face it: the English...
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by Precise Proofing | Jul 26, 2012 | Business, Grammar, Writing
Writing and Communication: 4 Strategies for Improvement 1. Vibrant Verbs Make your verbs as specific as possible. Active verbs make your writing pop. Clutter your document or manuscript with passive verbs and you’ll likely put your readers to sleep. Eliminate...
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by Precise Proofing | Jul 12, 2012 | Grammar, Proofreading/Editing, Writing
Editors vs. Writers, The English Language, and Pulitzers Suppose the English language died. Who would be left to save it? It’s not so crazy a concept. We’ve already set ourselves on that bumpy road spiraling downward into a grand canyon of sentence hackers, modifier...
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by Precise Proofing | Apr 26, 2012 | Business, Grammar, Proofreading/Editing, Writing
If your business goals include staying competitive in your market, improving your professional image, and opening your doors to more customers and a highly utilized staff, then you need a proofreader on your business services team. Let’s face it—very few businesses...
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