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You might be surprised to hear that the MLA format is still alive and well in English writing. This format is requested often for technical editing, and it is a tad trickier than other style guides because it differs in the use of basic formatting, quotations, and in-text citations, among others. By...

You’ve just completed a book that you are truly proud of, and, upon careful consideration, have decided that self-publishing would be the best way to proceed in bringing it out to your readers. This is increasingly becoming a path authors are opting for, and for a number of good reasons. For example,...

Quotations are tricky: you have to get them just right. Any word changes, punctuation mark alterations, editing or omissions need to be specially noted, otherwise you could be accused of misquoting or much worse. This guide will show you how to properly use quotations. To make changes in verb tenses...

The Microsoft Word Track Changes tool can enhance the editing service provided. This article will detail how to use track changes. It enables the editor to show the client what has been amended, without losing the original document. The flexibility of Track Changes enables the client to reject the edits...

Basic grammar skills are paramount in today’s society. It takes nothing more than an error on a cover letter or resume to be rejected from a job before you’ve had a chance to interview. People who view advertisements with typos are less likely to patronize those businesses. Basic grammar is important....