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The one with what is involved in maths checking

alisonproofreader

Sep 4
3 min

The one with what is involved in maths checking

What does maths checking include? What factors make the price go up and down? What can I expect for my money?

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alisonproofreader

Aug 23
3 min

The one with why I do what I do

Why do I proofread? Who do I proofread for? What do I specialise in?

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The one with how audiences use technology and its impact on their lives

alisonproofreader

Jul 10
8 min

The one with how audiences use technology and its impact on their lives

What digital devices are the most popular and how they impact on our lives? How do we search for information and what are we buying online?

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The one with how to engage with your audience. Are you up for the challenge?

alisonproofreader

Jun 26
5 min

The one with how to engage with your audience. Are you up for the challenge?

What do challenges involve? Why do challenges? Are you up for the challenge? See my random acts of kindness and reading challenge.

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The one with how does Amazon promote its products

alisonproofreader

May 29
6 min

The one with how does Amazon promote its products

How to use the key factors of Amazon's promotion concepts for your own business. Find more out about the marketing mix and the 7 P's.

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The one with why do I need a proofreader

alisonproofreader

Apr 29
3 min

The one with why do I need a proofreader

Here are my top tips on why you need a proofreader. Knowledge and training. Quality content and improving the finished product.

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The one with how I approach proofreading a book for a publisher

alisonproofreader

Mar 27
4 min

The one with how I approach proofreading a book for a publisher

Proofreading tips on how to approach proofreading a book for a publisher. I focus on style guides, layout, content and comments.

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The one with the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing in Harvard referencing

alisonproofreader

Mar 13
3 min

The one with the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing in Harvard referencing

I aim to empower others and pass on my skills. Here is some training in APA 6th Harvard referencing. Examples using Twilight quotes!

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alisonproofreader

Feb 7
2 min

The one with what I believe in

Some people call it branding. I feel it is who I am as a person and how I can support others through who I am. Here are my beliefs.

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The one with how much does proofreading cost

alisonproofreader

Dec 24, 2019
3 min

The one with how much does proofreading cost

What factors affect the price of a proofreading project? What can you expect for your money? How long does it take to proofread?

103 views

alisonproofreader

Dec 6, 2019
4 min

The one with its or it's

I am a massive Friends fan. I explain the difference between its and it's using Friends quotes. Check out for grammar and proofreading tips.

46 views

The one with what makes a good children's book

alisonproofreader

Nov 30, 2019
4 min

The one with what makes a good children's book

Guidance for writers and publishers from a developing early reading course. Here is an overview of what makes a good children's book.

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The one with why I did a reading challenge

alisonproofreader

Nov 22, 2019
3 min

The one with why I did a reading challenge

Why is reading important? How to teach reading skills. Developing children's vocabulary is essential.

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alisonproofreader

Nov 13, 2019
3 min

The one with the joy of reading

Share a book with a child and share that magical moment. What are children's core books? Make a book come to life.

27 views

alisonproofreader

Oct 31, 2019
2 min

The one with a love of learning

I love learning new skills. All of my life I have been challenging myself. Find out how I have helped others.

38 views

alisonproofreader

Oct 2, 2019
3 min

The one with why I became a proofreader

Find out more about me, why did I become a proofreader? What is my dream? How do I see my future?

145 views

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