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Full Stops
It's Skilful Saturday! Let's talk...full stops and how to use them well. What are full stops? A full stop (also known as a period) is a...
Aug 28, 20212 min read
Semi-Colons
It's Skilful Saturday! Let's talk...semi-colons and if you're using them correctly. What are semi-colons? A semi-colon (or semicolon) is...
Aug 21, 20213 min read
Commas
It's Skilful Saturday! Let's Talk...commas and how/when to use them. What is a comma? A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a...
Aug 7, 20215 min read


Proofreading Marks: The Basics
It’s Skilful Saturday! Let’s Talk… proofreading marks, starting with general instructions. What are ‘correction marks’? Consider them the...
Jul 31, 20213 min read
Common Mistakes
It’s Skilful Saturday! Let’s Talk… about common mistakes to look out for when editing and proofreading. Punctuation mistakes with direct...
Jul 24, 20213 min read
Copy-editing vs. Proofreading
It’s Skilful Saturday! Let’s Talk…copy-editing and proofreading. What are they exactly, and how do they compare? Copy-editing and...
Jul 17, 20214 min read
The 4 Stages of Editing
It’s Skilful Saturday! Let’s Talk…the four stages of editing. What are they and what do they entail? This is a quick introduction into...
Jul 10, 20211 min read
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