Deborah Taylor
Proofreading Know-How: Tools of the Trade
Discover the tools that professional proofreaders use to polish and correct their client's work.
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Deborah Taylor
- Oct 9
- 3 min
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
- 7 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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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