It’s one of the most common errors; many people genuinely do not know there is a difference between ‘its’ and ‘it’s’. These ‘Commonly Confused Words’ are the next in our series. In our ‘Commonly Confused Words’ series we set out to explain some of the most misunderstood and misused words…
This next instalment in our ‘Commonly Confused Words’ series aims to demystify ‘affect’ and ‘effect’. Often used interchangeably, ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ are widely misunderstood and misused. As always, we will provide definitions and helpful examples to clarify these terms. For our definitions, we use the Macquarie Dictionary—the authority on Australian English…
Using the right invoicing terms increases the likelihood of getting paid promptly and creating a professional impression. As a freelance editor or writer, it’s vital that you take control of your invoicing and income. It’s impossible to plan ahead if you don’t know what you’re owed and what’s been settled. You also…
In Part 1 of this two-part article, we established how important correct comma use is for ensuring your written communication is clearly and accurately expressed. In this second article, we continue our identification and explanation of some of the most common comma mistakes and how to avoid them. The idea is that…
For such a small punctuation mark, the comma plays an extremely important role in conveying your meaning to your audience. In speech, you can emphasise your meaning easily using your voice. In writing, punctuation does this job for you. Perhaps you have had the experience of a poorly punctuated email,…
For academics and students, indeed for anyone who spends long hours on a computer, the risk of developing a repetitive strain injury (RSI) is quite real. Add to those long hours in front of your monitor the time that you spend holding a book, scrolling on your phone and performing…
This September, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will host the 8th Institute of Professional Editors’ (IPEd) National Editors Conference. Capstone Editing is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this important conference for the editing industry. Leaders in the industry—including Capstone Editing’s Director and Head Editor, Dr Lisa Lines—are set to present cutting-edge…
The seventh edition is inappropriate for academic writing In 2020, the sixth edition of the Snooks & Co Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, which had been the official style manual of the Australian Government and adopted by Australian universities, was superseded by the seventh edition (freely available online). The online edition…
Last year, I had the privilege of being named the 2017 recipient of the inaugural Capstone Editing Research Scholarship for Honours Students. This scholarship has significantly assisted me in covering various costs associated with the researching and writing of my Honours thesis. My thesis explores why certain defences exist within the…
In May this year, we announced our exciting new scholarship to assist those seeking to become professional editors. We had intended for this to be an annual scholarship, but after being overwhelmed with applications, we realised that the need is even greater than we anticipated. Consequently, we’ve decided to offer…