Words, vocabulary, books, and reading culture — how language works, and how the things we read shape the way we think and write.
Reading like an editor: what changes on the second pass
My wife can finish a novel in an afternoon and tell you exactly how it made her feel. I have never been able to…
Australian vs American vs British English: a writer’s style guide
An Australian writer sits down to write for an international audience and immediately hits a decision most people never consciously make: which English? The…
9 books every writer should read at least once
Ask ten editors for the books that actually changed how they work and you will hear the same handful of titles over and over.…
12 words worth knowing — and what they teach you about precision
Editors develop a particular relationship with vocabulary. Not the spelling-bee kind — the working kind. When you spend your days fixing other people's sentences,…
Infographic: the reading habits of millennials
When teens and young adults are immersed in their smartphones, what do you think they're doing? Scrolling their Instagram feed? Chatting to friends on…
The bookshelves of 18 extraordinary people (Infographic)
What do Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, the Duchess of Cambridge and Noam Chomsky all have in common? Apart from being extraordinarily successful, they love…
The ultimate flowchart for finding your next book
Ah, summertime (in the northern hemisphere at least!). That blissfully balmy time of year where school's out, vacations are scheduled, and the beach beckons.…
14 ways reading improves your mind and body (Infographic)
As any avid book reader can tell you, immersing yourself in a great book can make your brain come alive. It sounds romantic, but…