Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
By DALE JACKSON Everyone has to start somewhere—there are no instant experts. Once you begin writing, your ability will grow through practice. Here are some tips you can employ to help you towards success. Communicate your main ideas The most important way to improve your writing is to make your piece interesting for your audience. […]
Why Proofreading Is Not a Piece of Cake
By DALE JACKSON You may think proofreading a document is all about simply reading it through and finding any mistakes, but proofreading is much more than that. In fact, it is a process that needs to be taken care of in an efficient manner so that the document to hand is free from errors. Before […]
Chicago Manual of Style vs. Associated Press (AP) Style
By DALE JACKSON When writing, did you ever take the time to recognize the difference between the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press (AP) style? Before differentiating between these two styles, let’s examine their meanings. The AP style is more concerned with a smaller group of writers, which includes those producing newspaper copy as well […]
Three Top Tips for Writing Business Emails
By DALE JACKSON These three rules will make your business emails stand out. Emails are now a preferred form of communication worldwide. With countless emails being sent each day, it’s important to make yours as professional as you can. It’s not hard to do, but you have to keep these three rules in mind at […]
Four Tips for Better Thesis Writing
By DALE JACKSON When working on a thesis, it is important to pay attention to how you write; not only with your choice of words, but also the way in which you express yourself. This is because academic writing can be very different from the casual style used day-to-day. There are always exceptions to every […]
The Difference Between a Manuscript, Thesis, and Dissertation
By DALE JACKSON When submitting academic work for consideration, there is a lot to consider. You need to be aware of referencing and formatting styles, not to mention your style, tone, and of course, spelling and grammar. But what exactly are you submitting? Is it a thesis, a manuscript, or a dissertation? Knowing the difference […]
Three Quick-Fire Thesis Formatting Tips
By DALE JACKSON So you’ve learned how to write a thesis, and you’re all clued up on academic language. You’ve got the content written, but do you know how it should be laid out? Formatting a thesis and getting the structure right can often be overlooked. Here are some quick-fire tips to help make your […]
How to Charge for Proofreading
By DALE JACKSON How to charge and how much to charge are often the most common questions I see asked on blog posts and forums by proofreaders new to the freelance business. The answer is far from straightforward and will depend on a number of things. At Proofreading Asia, 60% of our clients are students. Charging […]
How Not to Get Fired As a Proofreader
By DALE JACKSON Have you heard of the rather touching expression: “NO WAR IS BAD”. This is the message relayed by a king to his army in a battle. About 100 of his subjects had just fallen at the hands of the enemy, and the commandant, therefore, thought it wise to ask the king for […]
The Difference Between Rewriting and Editing
By DALE JACKSON You always hear notions like editing, rewriting or proofreading a text. But you do have to wonder, is there a difference between them? It’s imperative to understand the difference between editing and rewriting because these will help you create better quality text in the end! Editing Editing an article or any other […]
