Using italic type
Roman (that is upright type) is the standard text typeface, but for various reasons italic type (that is slanted to the right) is...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
Abbreviations, contractions and acronyms - what are they?
Abbreviations, contractions, and acronyms are ways of shortening a word or phrase but sometimes can be confusing for a novice writer. I...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Overcapitalization
I discuss here the wrongful overuse of capital letters in text. Why does it matter? Excessive use of capital letters in a text can give...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Tips on how to avoid some pitfalls in writing
They say there is a book in each one of us waiting to be written. If that is true it is probably easier for some people than others to...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
English usage writing and myths
There are several myths about English grammar and typography that are widely held but have little or no validity. A few are discussed...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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stephen york proofreading
- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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