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Do you know the difference between a blog post and an article? They may appear to be the same at first glance, but there are differences between them. As a freelance writer, it’s important to be clear on your clients’ expectations before you start a project – especially if they use the two words interchangeably. […]

Learning how to write quickly without sacrificing quality is one of the best skills you can develop as a writer, but it often feels elusive. Some days, you feel like you’re on fire; other days, writer’s block kicks in, and you can barely string together a coherent sentence (we’ve all been there). The good news? […]

Tone and voice are terms related to writing style and are often used together. Unfortunately, this means they’re frequently confused with one another. The tone and voice of a text describe how the work is written and how it intends to make the audience feel. Both are relevant in all kinds of writing – fiction, […]

Clarity, consistency, and accuracy are non-negotiable when it comes to business content.  Whether it’s an email newsletter, a product description, or a blog post, a brand’s written content shapes how its audience views the business. While high-quality content builds trust, errors and inconsistencies, however small, can reduce the likelihood that prospective customers or clients continue […]

Have you ever spotted a business writing mistake and wondered how it happened?  Clear, accurate communication is a key driver of business success, but busy teams often face tight deadlines, meaning preventable errors can slip by unnoticed. These mistakes can affect a business at every level and impact internal operations and customer (or client) relationships […]

“Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve been waiting for…” – is this the wrong kind of blog introduction? Not necessarily, as you’ll see. You work long and hard to write a blog post, but that effort will be wasted if no one reads beyond its introduction. Here are our seven magnificent tips for writing that […]

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 […]