Is the pen really mightier than the sword? If we’re to take this literally, then it would seem not. Swords are blunt force, meant to silence. They have an immediate, often shocking affect. The pen is more subtle. Through the written word or cartoons, it is used to inspire, ...Read More
Sitting down to a new academic writing project is always a challenge. A 15,000 word article is daunting to anyone; for some a 2,000 word essay is just as frightening and for many a 60,000 thesis or dissertation is downright depressing. It can, however, be done. There are ...Read More
I recently started teaching a “Critical reading and effective writing” course at a university and it’s reminded me of some of the small details that make writing so much better. The use of these small details leads to ease of navigation whilst reading other peoples’ work; indeed it ...Read More
Many writers, especially those publishing for the first time, are unsure about the difference between editing and proofreading. The editing versus proofreading debate can be befuddling, however there is a clear distinction between them. Like any consumer, a writer in the market for an editor should be informed about ...Read More
This guide was originally published on the popular Thesis Whisperer website under the title “Should I get an editor for my thesis?”. Below is an updated version of that article. Professional thesis or dissertation editing can benefit both native-speaking and English as a second language (ESL) students alike. ...Read More
Editing vs Proofreading: the greatest debate in the world (for writers, anyway!) Many first-time clients of a professional editing company are unsure about the difference between editing and proofreading, and which service they should choose. Editing and proofreading produce different outcomes for writers, and therefore potential consumers must be ...Read More