by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Editing, Writing skills
Here’s a true story. I enjoy using a well-known social media site, and I accept that, in order to benefit from its free worldwide networking opportunities, I will have to put up with seeing adverts. Once, I actually bought something! Of course, the ads are carefully... 
by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Editing, Writing skills
Have you ever been sorting old household ‘stuff’ and come across ancient books? The writing style of books from yesteryear can be a bit of an eye-opener. Especially if you have the typical attention span of most modern readers… Delve with me into my grandmother’s copy... 
by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Proofreading
Humans have been making blunders in writing ever since they first put chisel to stone or pigment to papyrus. And I mean all humans – even professional writers and editors. The difference nowadays is that the blunders can be seen around the world within nanoseconds of... 
by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Editing, Proofreading
The man who comes to service the boiler (a delightful chap) has a touching faith in my ability to understand its inner workings. Without fail, and with no encouragement, he will launch into a detailed description of in-flow, out-flow and carbon monoxide ratios,... 