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As a freelance writer, you could be juggling several clients at any given time, all requesting writing on different topics and requiring varying levels of research. Content briefs help you stay organized, manage your time better, and deliver quality work to your clients. In this post, we’ll discuss the structure of content briefs and why […]

As the amount of online information continues to grow, the ability to discern fact from fiction is becoming increasingly important. One way to do this is to learn how to be a fact-checker. In this blog post, we’ll cover: Whether you’re a journalist, a student, an editor, or just someone who wants to be better […]

Style guides are a vital resource for any proofreader or editor. But not every client will have one. And in some cases, you may need to create a custom style sheet when editing a document. But when do you need to create a style sheet? And what should it include? What Is a Style Guide? […]

As a copywriter, understanding the difference between concrete vs. abstract language is essential. The way you use these two types of language can significantly influence how your message is received by readers. It’s not that concrete language is better than abstract or vice versa – but that each type of language has distinct qualities that […]

Common nouns can be either countable or uncountable. But what does this mean in practice? And what does a proofreader need to know about countable and uncountable nouns? In this post, we set out the basics of how these noun types work and some common errors to look out for. What Are Countable Nouns? Countable […]

In our proofreading course, Becoming A Proofreader, we look at some of the most widely used referencing systems, including APA, Chicago, MLA, and IEEE. But there are other systems available! In this post, for instance, we’re going to introduce the basics of AMA referencing. What Is AMA Referencing? AMA referencing is the citation style recommended […]

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 […]