Surprising origins of food-related phrases
These common phrases have a food-related theme, but you may be surprised by their origin. Prepare to be amazed!
Everyday English phrases with sporting origins
You may be surprised by the origin of these everyday words and phrases. How many did you realise come from the world of sport?
Hyphenation of colours (with quiz)
When do you use a hyphen when writing about colours? Discover all you need to know about the hyphenation of colours.
23 reasons to hire an editor or proofreader
Are you in two minds about hiring an editor for your book? Here are 23 reasons why hiring a professional editor makes sense.
How to reduce your word count by thousands (and improve your book)
Is your work in progress a bit bulky? Discover how I cut 15,000 words from my manuscript, and made it better in the process.
Ampersand (&) or and?
The ampersand, despite having a charm and grace all of its own, is not welcome in all situations. Find out when to use ampersand or ‘and’.
Hm, hmm, hmmm, mm-hmm, mm, mmm (guide to use in dialogue)
How many m’s in hm, hmm, hmmm, mm-hmm and mmm? When do you use these expressions in dialogue?
8 commonly confused English words (and how to use them)
I’ve compiled this handy list of commonly confused English words to help you avoid making the same errors.
Commas before names – appositives (with quiz)
When do you use commas before names? How about after them? And what about commas before titles of books or films? All will be revealed!
Best books for editors and proofreaders
Find out my top recommended books for editors.