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Deborah Taylor
Jan 73 min read
How to Punctuate Action Beats and Dialogue Tags
Want to elevate your fiction writing? Understanding how to punctuate your dialogue tags and action beats correctly.
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Deborah Taylor
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Unlock the Secrets of Action Beats and Dialogue Tags!
Want to elevate your fiction writing? Understanding the difference between dialogue tags and action beats can bring your characters to life.
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Deborah Taylor
May 21, 20243 min read
Hiring the Perfect Editor for Your Book: 12 Excellent Questions to Ask
Looking to hire the perfect editor for your book? Ask these 12 excellent questions to find the ideal proofreader.
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Deborah Taylor
Feb 29, 20244 min read
How To Save Time Editing Using Macros In Word
Macros are a valuable tool for editors and proofreaders. Read this blog post to find out more.
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Deborah Taylor
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Accessibility Made Easy: The Benefits of Text-to-Speech in MS Word
What is the Text-to-Speech function? Text-to-Speech functionality has become increasingly important in today's digital age, especially...
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Deborah Taylor
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Podcast Transcripts 101: Everything You Need to Know
I think I take a lot for granted in my life. Although writing my daily gratitude list can help me focus on those aspects, sometimes I...
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Deborah Taylor
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Elevate Your Career: 5 Proven Strategies for Successful Career Development
Unlock your professional potential with expert insights on career development. Explore proven strategies, from goal-setting to networking.
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Deborah Taylor
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Proofreading Know-How: Tips & Tools of the Trade
Discover the tools that professional proofreaders use to polish and correct their client's work and use them to edit your own work.
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Deborah Taylor
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Are AI Tools The Future For Proofreading?
Discover the role of AI tools in proofreading and whether they can replace the human touch.
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Deborah Taylor
Oct 3, 20237 min read
On the road again... travels with my laptop.
‘On the Road Again’ sang Willie Nelson. Join me on a trip through France house-sitting and proofreading along the way.
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Deborah Taylor
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Fantastic Tips: How To Use Suggesting Mode In Google Docs
This blog post will tell you how to use Suggesting Mode in Google Docs, offering you fabulous tips, and equipping you to collaborate easily.
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Deborah Taylor
Aug 16, 20235 min read
Overcome the 10 Real Problems New Authors Face
What problems do most authors face at one time or another? Let's look at 10 real problems that new authors have and how to overcome them.
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Deborah Taylor
Jul 25, 20234 min read
How to Use Track Changes in a MS Word Document
Accepting and Rejecting Track Changes in Microsoft Word: A Client's Guide to Navigating Annotated Documents.
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Deborah Taylor
Jul 16, 20236 min read
20 Common Word Errors and How to Avoid Them
Ok, let's start by saying I am not an authority on this and have probably been caught using at least a few of these incorrectly in my...
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Deborah Taylor
Jun 28, 20234 min read
How To Live Like A Local In Umbria: A Proofreader’s House-Sitting Adventure
Experience the charm and tranquillity of the Umbrian hills through my house-sitting adventure whilst I work as a freelance proofreader.
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Deborah Taylor
May 30, 20234 min read
The Best Way to Proofread Websites: 10 Tips from a Professional Proofreader.
Welcome to my comprehensive guide on proofreading websites. By implementing these tips, you'll be able to polish your website to perfection.
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Deborah Taylor
May 9, 20233 min read
How To Generate More Business: Get A 5 Star Review
Tips on how to generate more business.
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Deborah Taylor
May 2, 20234 min read
House-sitting: The Ultimate Hack for Digital Nomads on a Budget
House-sitting could be the ultimate life hack for digital nomads
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Deborah Taylor
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Stop Making Mistakes: How a Proofreader Can Improve Your Writing and Your Business
key reasons why hiring a professional proofreader is a great investment for anyone looking to take their writing to the next level
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Deborah Taylor
Mar 28, 20234 min read
14 steps to start your own business
14 steps to start your own business and why I called mine The Blue Pencil
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