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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