The best apps and resources for writers

Posted 10 Jun 2015, by

Expert Editor Editorial Team

Editor's note: First published in 2015, this article was reviewed in July 2026 and kept here as a historical reference. Availability, pricing, and features for individual tools may have changed since. With modern technology advancing at a breathtaking speed (computer watches, seriously!), there are online apps and resources that ...Read More

7 practical tips for editing your own writing

Posted 22 Mar 2015, by

Expert Editor Editorial Team

Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor’s latest editorial standards. Imagine this familiar scenario: you’ve written your last line and throw your hands in the air. You’re done! A moment of euphoria and relief washes over you – for a very ...Read More

4 ways to make proofreading fun

Posted 12 Mar 2015, by

Brendan Brown

Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated in July 2026 to meet Expert Editor’s latest editorial standards. You might have heard the phrase: "Writing and editing is art. Proofreading is science." And isn't that the truth? It's incredibly exciting to create an original piece of writing, but when it comes ...Read More

A Better Australia Scholarship Winner

Posted 24 Feb 2015, by

Expert Editor Editorial Team

Editor's note (July 2026): The A Better Australia Scholarship program is no longer offered by The Expert Editor. This post is kept as a historical record of Sophie's 2014 win. The Expert Editor congratulates Sophie Cusworth, Bachelor of Arts student at Melbourne University, for winning the 2014 A ...Read More

How to make writing faster, easier and more enjoyable

Posted 06 Feb 2015, by

Expert Editor Editorial Team

Editor's note: This article was originally written by Laura Hibbs, the author of Becoming an Expat: Thailand. It has been reviewed and edited by Expert Editor's editorial team to meet our latest editorial standards. Whether it's a long school essay, final thesis, the yearly report for work or even that ...Read More

8 tips to supercharge your academic writing

Posted 12 Dec 2014, by

Expert Editor Editorial Team

Editor’s note: This article was originally written by Triona McBride and has been reviewed and edited in July 2026 by the Expert Editor’s editorial team to meet our latest editorial standards. Sitting down to a new academic writing project is always a challenge. A 15,000 word article is daunting ...Read More