Any manuscript, whatever the topic or format, is unique. Every writer, whether seasoned or beginner, has their own inimitable style. Some may be more experienced than others, while others may have more of a way with words than some. One thing academic and PhD candidate writers have in common is a deep knowledge of their […]
Author Archives: Christina
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May
May
Proofreading verbatim texts is its own art form. With any text that reports verbatim on something, you cannot edit for bad grammar or words that are used incorrectly or out of context. The text must show exactly what was said. So when I moved to the USA and began a more unusual type of proofreading […]
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Aug
Aug
When I first started my editing and writing business, it was so that I could travel while working remotely. Yes, I was (and still am) one of those digital nomads. The ones you see sitting in cafés with a laptop and a cup of coffee – earphones optional! It’s so easy to do nowadays that […]
Tips, Working with a writer, Working with an editor
How being part of an accountability group improved my business
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Jun
Jun
About a year ago, I set up an accountability group of fellow editors. I wanted some support with setting marketing goals and putting them into action. Normally a confident self-starter, it was something I was struggling to do working alone and stuck at home. What does this have to do with editing and writing and […]
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May
May
The best compliment I ever had from a client is that I had managed to capture their voice. That I was able to write as though it was them writing the content, not me doing it on their behalf. Ghost-writing – writing content for someone else – is an art. It takes more than putting […]
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Mar
Mar
Briefing your content writer: 5 things they need to know Let’s say you run your own business – large, small, micro, it doesn’t matter. Now let’s assume that you want to attract more clients, or you want to stay in touch with the ones you have. As a business owner, you barely have time to […]
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Feb
Feb
7 things to include in the brief to your proofreader Congratulations! You’ve made the business decision to hire a proofreader to get your written material in good shape. Now what? The next step is to put together a brief that will show your proofreader what it is you would like them to do. This will […]
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Jan
Jan
Imposter syndrome: How to silence the negative voice I work alone most of the time. It’s one of the perks (or perils?) of running my own solo business. I love what I do and I enjoy it, even if I do occasionally miss being part of a team. But every so often, Imposter Syndrome pulls […]
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Jan
Jan
Copywriting or content writing: what is the difference? If I were a betting person, I’d wager that you’ve heard both terms before but are unsure which is which. You may even be using them interchangeably; you won’t be the first or last to do that. I’ll let you in on my secret; when I first […]
Tips, Working with an editor
The difference between proofreading and copyediting: Which do you need?
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Nov
Nov
The difference between proofreading and copyediting: which do you need? If you don’t work in the publishing industry, you may not know the difference between proofreading and copyediting. And that’s okay. There’s probably no need for you to know the difference between them, is there? When it comes to finalising your work, before pressing the […]