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If the phrases black little dress and red dry wine sound strange in your head, you already have an intuitive grasp of adjective order – even if you’ve never formally studied it. In English, when we use multiple adjectives to build up a picture of a noun, they don’t fall into a random sequence. Instead, […]

Sentence fragments are incomplete sentences – and in most forms of writing, they’re considered incorrect. But in the right context, they can be a powerful stylistic choice. So, when should you avoid them, and when can you bend the rules? In this post, we’ll explore: Let’s take a closer look. What Is a Sentence Fragment? […]

Are you prone to overwriting and wordiness? You’re not alone. Many writers – especially those just starting out – find themselves using elaborate language or long-winded sentences to express simple ideas. But a few small changes can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll explain what overwriting and wordiness are and how you can […]

Tentative language – also known as – is a common feature of many types of writing. But what exactly do we mean by tentative language? And what should you do if you encounter hedging when editing or proofreading a document? In this post, we explain all. What Do We Mean by Hedging? If a document […]

Do you ever feel like the only voice of reason in a world where all the words hate each other? We do. Sometimes, arranging a sentence so that it reads naturally is a daunting task. This is particularly true of ensuring that verbs agree when dealing with things like compound subjects and collective nouns. So […]

There comes a time in every proofreader’s life when they’re faced with the unsettling fact that some of the ‘rules’ they have always used are either misleading or downright wrong. This can be a hard pill to swallow, but it’s better to get it over and done with. So grab a cup of strong, sweet […]

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 […]