Don’t be like the book or movie lost in translation; instead, anticipate hiring a proofreader for the final polish of your document (known as translation proofreading). I have proofread film scripts and websites that have been translated via software and via people. The process of translating words or text from Read more…
As I browsed eBay Inc. for glass grinding equipment (an insight into one of my hobbies there)… I found written product description that made little sense. I feel very sorry for the business customers that have to slog through this text to use their grinding equipment. So it’s Emma Vs Read more…
It’s easy to remember Western for politics, isn’t it? That’s my tip when you can’t remember whether to capitalise or not. Capitalize ‘Western’ when referring to: people in a region a definite region/an integral part of the place’s location political, social, or cultural activities (e.g. Western Europe, Western politics, non-Western Read more…
The solution for more impact is better readability Universities place a lot of emphasis on impact. So, if you want to become an academic, impact is everything. A journal article by Freeling, Doubleday, and Connell (2019) states: “Peer-reviewed articles are the currency of science. They create knowledge and enable discovery. Despite Read more…
Reference trouble? Quotations and source lists can be tough. Referencing a document and confused between Chicago, APA, Harvard or MLA? Here’s a quick cheat guide. When in doubt remember the trick is consistency when citing references. So pick your preferred style below and stick with it. Referencing Chicago The Read more…
Which one passes the test? Emma or Grammarly? Perhaps you’ve seen all those Grammarly adverts campaigning to get your attention across every website you visit? Well, annoyed by their constant presence and claims, I decided to test… or we could say compare… Grammarly to my own proofreading and editing service. Spot Read more…
10 tips to calm down and carry on 1) Look after yourself Breaktimes are important, especially mealtimes. On waking our blood sugar (needed to make our muscles and brain work their best) is usually low. Enhance your productivity by having a decent breakfast. Your brain will thank you if you prioritise Read more…
I just read Citadel by Kate Mosse, which uses a number of foreign words and phrases because the novel is based in France in the 1940s. As I know some French, it’s interesting how well the author weaves explainations into the text to make it easy for readers to understand Read more…
1. As a sentence ending A full stop is the most common way to end a sentence. 2. To indicate an abbreviation Some style guides differ on this, but it is worth knowing as abbreviations show your reader that something is missing. e.g. Ph.D. or U.S. (and e.g. is an Read more…
Working towards a world full of colourful socks I found these little stories in my creative writing archive this month, and thought I would share them with you. I was working at the Edinburgh College of Art at the time… Imagine you’re in Edinburgh around 2002, and you buy a Read more…