Why RAVENs aren’t always as smart as they seem
Affect and effect are two of the trickiest words in the English language to get right.
Banish the passive voice to pep up your writing
If your writing has been feeling a bit lethargic and needs livening up, writing in the active voice is a great place to start.
Why the comma splice isn’t nice
The comma splice is a bit of a weakling in the world of punctuation.
Mischievous modifiers
One morning I shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got into my pyjamas I’ll never know. -Groucho Marx- This joke is one of the most famous example of a modifier gone wrong. Modifiers are among the most mischievous words and phrases in the English language. That’s because [...]
The Curse of the Capitals
A lot of capitals are used unnecessarily, which can make the writing look amateurish.
Avoid hyphen-related trouble
Ever wondered whether or not you should use a hyphen between two words? If you have, you're probably thinking about using a ‘compound adjective’.
Six tips for spelling success
Whether you regard yourself as good at spelling or not, the odd mistakes are bound to get through. So here are six tips for spelling success.
Editing and proofreading mini guide: success is in the details
Everyone makes mistakes. But when it comes to marketing collateral, you really can’t afford to allow even a single error to slip through the net.
How and when to break the grammar rules
Breaking a few traditional grammar rules of the English language can make your copy more entertaining and more accessible.
American English: there’s more than meets the -ize
Whether you're writing British or American English, mistakes in any document can undo your hard work.