GrammarCheck’s rules to remember

No article today, just a share! I find infographics are a good way of highlighting things that are often complicated to explain verbally or using only text. Because they are set out in a more visually-friendly manner, often including cartoons or colourful illustrations, they also cater to different learning styles where fully-written grammar rules don't. I …

Writing training materials for ESL speakers

Writing for your audience is a key factor in maximising the effectiveness of your work. In my day job as a systems trainer for a publishing company, I design and write training materials (as well as provide technical support) for two main groups of users: in-house writers and production staff. The former is a much …

5 tips for consistent word usage

Creating a smooth reading experience for your reader is vital to producing a "good" book (or article/story/what-have-you). One aspect of this process is consistent word usage. This means using the same spelling and punctuation for any given word from beginning to end. For example, take the word "no-one". The Macquarie Dictionary promotes the usage of the …

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