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If you want to learn more about copywriting but aren’t ready to invest in expensive training, a free copywriting course is an excellent place to start. And when you’re ready to progress further, a paid course can provide the depth and professional support you need. Copywriting is a valuable professional skill, whether you’re an aspiring […]

At Knowadays, we love to help you improve your proofreading skills. Practicing on a range of texts is one of the best ways to build your skills and gain proofreading experience. So today, we’re giving you three short passages of text to practice on. They are all written in American English. Copy and paste each […]

If you’re considering a career as a proofreader or editor, you should be aware of proofreading marks. Although most proofreading and editing is now done via a computer in a program like Microsoft Word, you may need to use proofreading marks if a client wants you to work on paper. In this blog post, we […]

Every new skill brings with it a host of new terminology. For disciplines as complex and varied as proofreading and editing, that terminology can sometimes be overwhelming. But fear not! In this blog post, we present to you The Ultimate Glossary of Proofreading and Editing Terms, our guide to the language of the trade. You’ll […]

Are you searching for the best free proofreading course? Or are you ready to invest in paid training? Either way, a quality proofreading course is an excellent investment in your career. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. In this guide, we’ll explore […]

AM and PM are terms used when writing times. However, there are a few different ways to write them, which can be tricky when proofreading. Should you just aim for consistency? Or is there a correct way to do it in certain contexts? In this post, we explore: What the terms AM and PM mean. […]

If you’re a freelance writer looking to get published, you’ll be excited to know that there are many magazines that accept submissions from freelancers. Whether you’re interested in writing fiction, lifestyle pieces, travel essays, or investigative journalism, there’s likely a magazine out there eager for your expertise. In this blog post, we’ll cover a broad […]

Rhetorical devices are everywhere, so as an editor, you’ll need to know what to do when you encounter them. But do you know your alliteration from your anaphora? How about the difference between epanalepsis and epistrophe? If it’s all Greek to you, don’t panic – just read our guide to 12 rhetorical devices and how […]

The Associated Press Stylebook is the go-to style guide for many writers, news outlets, and businesses. And if your clients use AP style, you’ll need to know how it works. With that in mind, here we’ll look at what proofreaders should know about dates in AP style, including: The basic date format (and when you […]