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Writing a Novel with a Three-Act Structure

Are you writing a novel (or thinking of writing one)? If so, you may want...

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3 Common ESL Errors (And How to Fix Them)

In some ways, English is a silly language full of conflicting rules about grammar and...

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Word Choice: Forth vs. Fourth

Even if you’ve grown up speaking English, the words ‘forth’ and ‘fourth’ can be confusing....

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Handy Shortcuts in Microsoft Word

As proofreaders, we’re generally against shortcuts. After all, editing a document requires painstaking attention to...

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A Guide to LaTeX Document Classes

LaTeX is a powerful editing tool for preparing documents in the sciences, computing and engineering....

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A Guide to Citing a Website in MLA Referencing

Welcome to the internet. We hope you like it. There are some strange things out...

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Word Choice: Different From, Different To or Different Than?

Have you ever noticed that British English is different to American English? But wait! Is...

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Citing a Website Using IEEE Referencing

With so much information available online these days, it is vital to know how to...

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5 Tips for Writing a Strong Business Plan

Every good business venture begins with a plan. But what exactly goes into a business...

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Word Choice: Can, May or Could?

The terms ‘can’, ‘may’ and ‘could’ are often used interchangeably. But is this correct? Well,...

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5 Inspiring Quotes for NaNoWriMo Writers

Welcome to NaNoWriMo! Every year, aspiring authors around the world set to work on writing...

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How to Select Keywords for a Journal Article

So, you’ve written an article for an academic journal? Well done! Before you send it...

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