Tag Archives: SPaG

4 Grammar Myths Busted!

Posted on 27/03/2023 by Kim

In the world of proofreading, grammar myths abound. These are typically presented as ‘rules’. Overzealous pedants may therefore try to correct things that are not actually mistakes. But skilled editors and proofreaders will only make changes when they are necessary. To help … Continue reading →

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Secret to Bestseller Success for Indie Authors

Posted on 27/06/2022 by Kim

Do you know what the Secret to Bestseller Success for Indie Authors is? Have you ever wondered how one self-publishing author manages to write their books so successfully over another? 🤔 Well ponder no longer, dear writer, for I know … Continue reading →

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SPaG: Affect or Effect – 3 tricks to remember which to use💡

Posted on 16/05/2022 by Kim

Hello, welcome back. Do you struggle to know whether to use “affect” or “effect” in your writing? Are you tired of giving up and using “impact” instead? Woohoo! Fantastic! I can help with that because today, I’m going to let … Continue reading →

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Grammar: 10+ of the Most Common Mix-Ups that Spellcheck Could Miss

Posted on 03/09/2021 by Kim

There are lots of programs available to help us when it comes to writing. However, English is a confusing language to master and even when we use programs like MS Spell Check mix-ups can still occur. English is a living … Continue reading →

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SPaG: Spelling – Solutions For Those Words in English That Always Trip Us Up!

Posted on 02/01/2021 by Kim

It is a well-repeated mantra in schools and authors’ circles that English is a confusing language to master. Many of the “rules” of spelling and grammar have more exceptions than inclusions! Even after my many years in education, there are … Continue reading →

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