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Siân Smith
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Why Grammarly can't replace a proofreader
Spellcheck, Grammarly, and other editing programs can be incredibly useful. Professional copyeditors and proofreaders use at least one...
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Siân Smith
May 22, 20236 min read
How to protect your mental health as a business owner
Running your own business is empowering, creative, and is meant to afford you the all-time flexibility many of us crave for family life...
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Siân Smith
May 16, 20232 min read
4 books I recommend for Mental Health Week
Background reading forms a vital part of my CPD (continual professional development) and feeds into my experience as a non-fiction book...
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Siân Smith
Apr 28, 20233 min read
How much does an editor change my book?
The most common concern I hear from authors during our discovery call is the worry that an editor will change their book beyond...
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Siân Smith
Mar 22, 20235 min read
5 questions editors should ask authors
When I finished my first two proofreading qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) I thought I had...
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Siân Smith
Feb 27, 20236 min read
5 reasons to hire a professional book editor
How a book editor is like a personal trainer for books One of my specialist subjects in my book editing business is ‘active women and...
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Siân Smith
Jan 30, 20236 min read
What is copyediting?
Why I’ve decided to call myself a book editor (when I’m technically a copyeditor) Do you know what copyediting is? My business card says...
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Suzy Stanton
Jan 18, 20234 min read
Three steps to help business owners create a regular writing habit
Whatever type of business you have, writing is an important part of getting it seen by the right people. Whether it’s social media posts,...
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Siân Smith
Dec 29, 20227 min read
7 things to do with your manuscript before you send it to a book editor
Before you even Google ‘freelance book editor for self-publishing’ there are few tips I highly recommend you follow while writing your...
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Siân Smith
Nov 21, 20225 min read
How it took me 14 years to discover the world of freelance proofreading and copyediting
I have had a natural talent for proofreading for as long as I can remember. My first paid job was when I was a teenager and my mum asked...
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