Category Archives: Editing/Proofreading

Avoid Underlining

Posted on May 1, 2023 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Underlining is okay in display art and advertising. Use italics in text instead. Continue reading →

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Choose: Since or Because

Posted on March 14, 2023 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

There’s a place for “since’ and a place for “because.” Put your best word forward! Continue reading →

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Tip for Choosing Oral or Verbal

Posted on January 23, 2023 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Should I use “oral” or “verbal”? Continue reading →

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Tips for Creative Writing

Posted on December 20, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Write better, not longer Continue reading →

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Here’s the thing about italics

Posted on October 12, 2022 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Here’s the thing about italics… Continue reading →

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