by Pernickety Kate | Sep 21, 2017 | Proofreading, Punctuation
Think of a world where the punctuation goes on strike. What if question marks quit questioning? Can you imagine? Perhaps the commas complain of overwork, and take a break from breaking up lists, clauses, interjections and so on. “Don’t forget us,” say the speech... 
by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Proofreading
Do typos matter? 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... 
by Pernickety Kate | Jul 4, 2017 | Editing, Proofreading
Is it worth paying a proofreader? If your writing seems OK to you, maybe you’re wondering if there’s any point in getting it checked. The answer lies in the world of heating maintenance… The man who comes to service the boiler (a delightful chap) has...