Posts Tagged ‘First’
Friday, October 15th, 2010
 The following article details the three main reasons to have your brochures proofread before sending them off to the printer. Enlisting the services of a professional editing company will not only make sure your brochures are read, but it will save you time, money, and embarrassment.
Whether your business is large or small, at one point or another, you are bound to need to print out brochures or other similar types of traditional ad copy to promote your product or service. Although copywriters tend to stick to brief advertising copy to maintain customer interest, UK advertising guru David Ogilvy (1911-1999) states that people do read longer ad copy IF it is expertly written. (more…)
Tags: Brochures, Christian Publication, editing, fiction editing, First, firstediting.com, Professional Editing, professional editor, Proofreading, Technical Edit, Writing & Publishing Books, Writing Process, writing tips
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
 Recently, this writer’s last blog attempted to explain dashes, and found that there was extensive research on dashes that was quite confusing. Hopefully, this secondary blog will explain dashes so that every writer will understand them better. You will recognize some of the material below, as it should be familiar from the previous blog on this topic. However, this blog has been corrected and clarified for your edification.
Em Dashes
This dash is similar to a hyphen. It is used to show a pause in a quote that is all one sentence, and it is also used to show when one sentence trails off and another begins. (more…)
Tags: editors, First, How to, Professional Editing, Submitting for Publication, Technical Edit, Technical Editing, Writing & Publishing Books
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
 Write an engaging college essay to make your application stand out! A great essay could help you to pave the way to a brighter future.
Most college essay questions are designed as a way for colleges to learn more about you. So this is your chance to tell colleges about yourself. The first step to writing a successful college essay is choosing the right topic. Pick a topic that allows you to give colleges the best idea of who you are as a person. What are your interests? What are your dreams? What is important to you? These are all aspects of your personality that colleges are interested in.
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Tags: application, college essay, editing, editing service, essay, First, firstediting.com, How to, professional editor, student, successful, tips
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
 Set up a successful blog to promote your writing career. With either your own website, or using a free blogging platform, you can attract readers from around the world.
There is no doubt that the internet has changed the writing world. Not only does it provide a new means for writers to get published, but it also opens a new avenue for writers to promote and market themselves. The creation of a successful website can enhance a writer’s reputation, resulting in an increase in sales. It could also attract attention to the writing of an otherwise unpublished author, giving that author the exposure that he or she needs in order to secure an agent or publishing contract.
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Tags: blog, blogging, blogging for writers, editing, Editing Skills & Services, editors, First, firstediting.com, How to, how to blog, Professional Editing, successful blogging, writers
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
 Yesterday we explained, How to Write a Press Release. Now that you’ve written your release, knowing how to send your release will ensure that it’s sent to the right hands for distribution. You’ve got the perfect event/product and you’ve managed to draft the perfect press release to highlight it. Now all you need is the right audience. Below is a list of tips on how to effectively get your press release into the hands of the media. (more…)
Tags: distribution, editing, Editing Skills & Services, editors, First, firstediting.com, How to, media, Press, Press Release, professional, Professional Editing, release
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