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Knowing how to use colons

There are many who consider the colon and semi-colon to be identical punctuation stop marks and use both without discrimination, while...

5 key steps for writing perfect emails

Today life is a bit of a rush, especially on the work front and mistakes are understandable but a hazard. Failure to check your work and...

Pitfalls in writing

When writing, whether it is fiction or non-fiction, there are numerous pitfalls to avoid and what follows is just a selection of the most...

Analogies, metaphors, and similes – what are they?

Although there are similarities in their purpose, there are distinct differences between analogies, metaphors, and similes. Analogies An...

5 Proofreading myths exposed

There are some myths about proofreading that are untrue and need exposing and refuting. Here are a few. 1. Myth: Proofreading is the same...