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When NOT to Use a Comma

by Sarah Jones | Sep 20, 2013

One of the most common mistakes writers make is to insert commas where they are not needed. Because the comma is so helpful and its uses so varied, many writers sprinkle them liberally throughout their text – even when they do not quite belong. But however unassuming...

When to Use a Colon

by Sarah Jones | Jul 21, 2013

Few punctuation marks confound as much as one that should be one of the simplest, the colon. Use of the colon has many writers scratching their heads. It’s either not used when it should be, or used way more often than it should be. Normally, it’s the last thing a...

When to Use a Semicolon

by Sarah Jones | Mar 23, 2013

In normal prose, a semicolon is used between two independent clauses to indicate a closer connection between them– whether logical, causal, sequential, or associative – than would be implied by a period. The difference can be illustrated by the following two passages:...

Edit My Academic Writing

by Sarah Jones | Feb 21, 2013

Academic writing is stressful. While you start an academic paper or book withoneidea, academic writing demandsthat your document contains research to back up your point. Finishing a researchpaper, dissertation, or especially an academic/non-fiction book can be an...

Hire a Professional Editor for Sales and Marketing Presentations

by Sarah Jones | Jun 23, 2012

Presentations are the most important part of business meetings. The only way to attract new investors, new clients, and support for new ideas is to properly convey your ideas, and the only way to properly convey your ideas is to ensure that they are error-free. Think...

How Do I Find a Publisher?

by Sarah Jones | Mar 25, 2012

You always wanted to write a fiction novel, or a reference book, or your autobiography. You’ve gone through months or years of hard work to finish your book. Now it is time to choose a publisher for your writing, which can be a complex and painstaking process. It is...