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5 Tips for Improving Sentence Structure
...the sheriff, who always hated me, but I didn’t shoot the deputy. How to Improve Sentence Structure Every sentence you write should express a thought clearly and concisely. It should be neither ambiguous nor unnecessarily complicated. Here are five tips from our editors to help you structure your sentences effectively:...
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5 Tips to Enhance Your Close Reading Skills
Close reading is an important part of studying literature. Typically, this means reading a short passage of text in detail to analyze how it works. But how do you do this effectively? We have five tips to help you get started: Think about why you’re doing a close reading and...
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5 Top Tips for Writing Clear Instructions
Instructions need to be easy to follow if they’re going to be useful. But how can you ensure this? We have five tips to help you write clear instructions: Write an introduction explaining what the instructions will cover. Break down the task into clear, logical steps. Use the imperative mood...
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5 Top Financial Tips for Freelance Writers
From sorting your taxes to starting a pension, managing your money as a freelance writer can be daunting. But you don’t have to go it alone! We’ve come up with five top financial tips for writers to help out. To keep on top of your finances: Set yourself a monthly...
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5 Tips on How to Write a Live Music Review
When you write a live music review, you want to capture the experience of being there. But how do you write an engaging gig or concert review? We have some tips to help aspiring writers write reviews that will capture the imagination: Prepare for the gig by doing some basic...
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5 Social Media Tips for Self-Published Authors
...scheduling tool. Engaging with others online and replying to followers. Linking to your website and pinning important posts. Running giveaways and contests for followers. And don’t forget to follow Proofed on social media for more tips! You can find us on Facebook and LinkedIn for updates and more helpful tips....
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3 Tips for Writing Dialogue in Fiction
...he says as he turns the handle, “and I’ll teach you all about writing great dialogue.” And as the door opens, you are dazzled by a bright light and feel the following tips fill your mind… 1. Listen to People To sound real, dialogue should mimic the feeling of real...
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Tips for Writing a World Class Standard
Writing a standard requires careful planning, clear communication, and attention to detail. Whether you’re creating a standard for a specific industry, a process, or a technology, following best practices can greatly enhance the effectiveness and acceptance of that standard. In this article, we’re sharing seven tips on how to write...
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A Guide to Contractions in English Grammar
In the English language, contractions are two words combined into one. To make speech easier and save time, a letter or two are removed from the phrase to create a single word. The missing letters are replaced with an apostrophe to indicate that a contraction has been formed. Contractions are...
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Proofreading or Editing? How to Pick the Best Service for Your Needs
...carefully examines syntax, grammar, clarity, and transitions at the sentence and paragraph levels. Proofreading Proofreading is the final stage of the writing process. It primarily involves checking for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typos. A proofreader’s role is to ensure your document is free of mistakes, polishing it for...
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Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did
Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions (She jumped in the puddle), mental actions (He thought about puppies), and states of being (I am hungry). There are several types of verbs that can each be written in different tenses, so they can be...
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Should You Capitalize Months and Weekdays?
...proper nouns. You should never capitalize generic terms, such as “week” or “summer” – unless they begin sentences or appear in a title – because they are common nouns. Get Extra Help With Grammar If you need help with grammar and want a language expert to review your writing, our...
