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Jun 11, 20244 min read
KILLING TWO WORDS WITH ONE
Discover my Top 8 Awkward Words that are spelt with one word and with two. Let me explain… Are you confused whether to use ALREADY or...
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Apr 29, 20243 min read
Proof That a Proofreader Is Essential
I was having a lovely lunch with my parents when I spotted this menu board. As we all know, a proofreader is never off duty! How many...
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Mar 27, 20244 min read
Journey to the end of the word
When I was a Year 6 teacher, I relished finding new words that would inspire and excite the children when they heard it on their tongues...
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Mar 6, 20244 min read
The Position of Capitals
Who’s important enough to have a capital letter? I bet you think you know when to use a capital letter. After all, by the age of six,...
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Feb 6, 20243 min read
THE NEED FOR CRYSTAL-CLEAR COMMUNICATION IN SALES
Yesterday, with a beach holiday quickly approaching, I felt obliged to buy a new pair of sandals that spoke of...
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Jan 25, 20243 min read
“You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Oscar Wilde
Why is accuracy in written communication crucial for businesses? Having had a career in education for 34 years, I was used to everything...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll, Dr. Suess, and Doctor Who
What’s in a title, right? Wrong! Should you write Dr or Dr. or Doctor Jekyll? Not sure? Well, I’m not surprised! It can be totally...
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Jan 9, 20243 min read
Never Forget a Spelling Again
At primary school, I bet you learnt the order of the planets by saying: My Very Educated Mum Just Served Us Noodles. Did you picture Mrs...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
DEATH OF AN APOSTROPHE
A day trip into London at Christmas…what could possibly go wrong? Soaking up the festive atmosphere with Christmas decorations, beautiful...
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Dec 11, 20232 min read
TO BE OR NOT TOO BEE?
We all know that spellings can be a difficult landscape to navigate, and one of the most difficult areas is the spelling and meaning of...
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
American English vs British English Spellings
Which side of the pond are you on?
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Nov 17, 20231 min read
Business Blunders!
This business blunder will get you thinking!
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Nov 15, 20231 min read
Sageproof Thoughts
...where the World of Words matters in the Business World... Take a journey of discovery with SAGEPROOF THOUGHTS to realise how the...
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