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Colon or Semicolon: When to Use Them Correctly

Colon or Semicolon: When to Use Them Correctly

Posted on 6th January 202218th January 2022Author hughesfelicityPosted in EditingLeave a Reply

The good news If you’re struggling with trying to decide between a colon or semicolon, you are not alone. A lot of confusion about this topic stems from this fact that in some cases you can use them interchangeably. Take a look at the following two sentences. It was freezing that day: the thermometer read…

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Five Basic Editing Tips for Writers

Five Basic Editing Tips for Writers

Posted on 7th July 20214th October 2021Author hughesfelicityPosted in EditingLeave a Reply

While this short post is no substitute for years of experience, the basic editing tips below will give you a good grounding in the pernickety art of copyediting. Even if you’re planning to hand over your finished novel to a professional editor, by first cleaning up the prose yourself, you’ll be able to significantly reduce costs.…

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You’ve Finished a Novel, Now What?

You’ve Finished a Novel, Now What?

Posted on 23rd June 20214th October 2021Author hughesfelicityPosted in Editing1 Reply

You’ve finished a novel and taken a few victory laps round the park, or perhaps you’ve poured yourself a strong margarita to celebrate. Who knows, maybe you’re both a hedonist and a health nut and have done both! But once the adrenaline high and the booze wears off, a terrible realization settles on you. Now…

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