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5 ways to improve the finish of your writing

alisonproofreader

Apr 21
2 min

5 ways to improve the finish of your writing

5 ways to improve the finish of your writing. The secret is to become its reader instead of its writer.

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EnterprisingYou interview: a successful proofreading business

alisonproofreader

Mar 10
3 min

EnterprisingYou interview: a successful proofreading business

Through the support of EnterprisingYou, I have gone from a business novice to a successful business professional.

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Common misspelt words: my top 10 misspelt words

alisonproofreader

Feb 12
2 min

Common misspelt words: my top 10 misspelt words

In this blog, I'll be looking at which words I have found are most frequently misspelt during my proofreading projects.

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Personal branding: the importance of personal branding

alisonproofreader

Jan 26
3 min

Personal branding: the importance of personal branding

In this blog, I'll be looking at personal branding and how you can use it to improve your digital marketing.

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Inbound marketing: how Waterstones and Foyles use inbound marketing to sell books

alisonproofreader

Nov 30, 2020
6 min

Inbound marketing: how Waterstones and Foyles use inbound marketing to sell books

"Inbound marketing is a business methodology that attracts customers by creating valuable content and experiences tailored to to them."

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Online learning: how to improve online learning

alisonproofreader

Oct 14, 2020
5 min

Online learning: how to improve online learning

"Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing.” - Donna J. Abernathy Find out how to copyedit online learning.

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Maths checking: what is involved in maths checking?

alisonproofreader

Sep 4, 2020
3 min

Maths checking: 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, 2020
3 min

Proofreading: why I do what I do

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

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Technology: how do audiences use technology and its impact on their lives?

alisonproofreader

Jul 10, 2020
8 min

Technology: how do 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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Challenge: how do you engage with your audience?

alisonproofreader

Jun 26, 2020
5 min

Challenge: how do you engage with your audience?

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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Promotion: how does Amazon promote its products?

alisonproofreader

May 29, 2020
5 min

Promotion: 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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Proofreader: why do I need a proofreader?

alisonproofreader

Apr 29, 2020
3 min

Proofreader: 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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Publishers: how to approach proofreading a book for a publisher

alisonproofreader

Mar 27, 2020
4 min

Publishers: how to 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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Harvard referencing: the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing

alisonproofreader

Mar 13, 2020
3 min

Harvard referencing: the difference between a direct quote and paraphrasing

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, 2020
2 min

Proofreading: 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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Proofreading: how much does proofreading cost?

alisonproofreader

Dec 24, 2019
3 min

Proofreading: 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?

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alisonproofreader

Dec 6, 2019
4 min

Grammar tips: 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.

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Children's books: what makes a good children's book?

alisonproofreader

Nov 30, 2019
4 min

Children's books: 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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alisonproofreader

Nov 22, 2019
3 min

Reading: why do 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

Reading: 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.

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