Non-fiction for a general readership needs to be snappy to keep readers engaged and clearly informed. Discover how to keep your readers’ attention.

It’s easy to be complacent about slips that are ‘just typos’. But what if they’re more than that?

A guide to natural, believable speech for your characters.

In the second of my 'How to write dialogue' blogs, discover how to set out speech on the page to make things clear for your readers.

How to punctuate written speech and dialogue – plenty of examples explained in plain English.

What I DO and DON’T DO when I proofread your assignments. Find out how Pernickety Kate can help you over the final hurdle.

Proofreading is the LAST thing you should get done. Here’s what to do before you reach that stage.

Being able to track changes you make during revision is useful for any writer, but essential for editors. This beginner's guide introduces the basics of this crucial tool.

If your editor has used Track Changes to mark up your document, here’s how to view and process the edits.