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Let’s be honest. A lot of technical writing is… not fun to read. (It’s okay. We’ve all been there.) Whether […]

The quick answer It is astonishingly easy to get some words confused. This is one of the worst offenders. If

When one sentence becomes a problem I recently edited a job description for someone advertising for a new employee. The

When to use numerals vs words The eternal dilemma: whether to spell out a number in full, or use a

Why good writing needs someone who doesn’t understand it Let’s take a moment to talk about candles. Candles are long

If you work with technical documents, reports or educational material, you will eventually run into some very strange spacing problems.

If you’re writing a technical document, you will probably end up with a lot of lists. Lists make information easier

Here’s something I saw the other day: SD = V(w + 2) / 3.6 where: Note: The above formula is

It’s fairly easy to change a dimension halfway through a document, and then completely forget to go back and change

If you’re writing a technical or educational document, chances are you’ll need to refer to official standards. As a professional

Confusing then vs than is one of the most common grammar mistakes in English. The two words sound similar, but

As a Melbourne based editor and accredited editor, I spend a lot of time fixing one surprisingly common issue in

If you’re looking for editing or proofreading services, you’ve probably noticed that the terms are often used interchangeably. In reality,

A professional editor explains why this matters There is a big difference between “i.e.” and “e.g.” – and getting it

Or… should we? A professional editor’s cautionary tale Just because it passes spellcheck doesn’t mean it’s spelled correctly. As a

If you are preparing a report, tender, textbook or technical document, it is easy to think spelling and grammar are

Let’s talk about the importance of word choice, particularly when writers and engineers reach for words and phrases that sound

One of the most important lessons in the editing process – and something every writer eventually discovers – is that

As a professional editor, one of the most common things I notice in the editing process is the adventurous use

Finding the right professional editor can feel a bit like online dating. You scroll through profiles, compare “about” pages, and

Let’s face it: Microsoft Word kind of sucks. It’s unwieldy, complicated, and occasionally decides to reformat your entire document, delete

As a professional editor in Melbourne who often works with technical and educational content, I’ve seen how acronyms can both

Hi there. I’m Maryanne – a professional editor, technical writer, and occasional translator of chaotic ideas into clear, polished text.