Dependent vs Independent Variables: Difference and Examples

  If you’re about to conduct an experiment or write a research paper, chances are, you may need to…

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Thesis Proofreading & Editing Services: 5 Reasons to Choose FirstEditing

  You’ve worked hard to make your thesis the best it can be. Now that it’s finished, it’s time to…

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Revising a Novel: The most effective way

Finishing the first draft of a novel is a great feeling. You’ve done a lot of hard work and you can kick back and…

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What Are Proofreading Marks? A Complete Guide

You’ve sent your manuscript off to your editor, and it comes back covered in red hieroglyphs. Dumbfounded,…

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Fantasy Genre: A Look into This Charming Genre’s History

Dragons, witches, faeries, and trolls – these fantastical elements were always part of human storytelling, long…

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How to Best Write a Journal Cover Letter

  You’ve poured hours of work into your research paper, and now that it’s finally ready for submission,…

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How to Properly Write a Methods Section for Your Thesis

Writing the methods section for your thesis sounds like a daunting task, but don’t worry – we’ve all been…

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Indie Publishing: A Quick Guide

  For authors keen to get published today, there are other routes to take besides just a big name…

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How Long Should a Chapter Be? A Complete Guide for Writers

  You’ve been writing a really intense chapter. The scenes keep piling up, but you’re still not…

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10 Tips to Write a Best-Seller Novel

  A Tale of Two Cities, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hobbit, The Little Prince, and The…

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What is Young Adult Fiction?

Young Adult fiction, or YA, is a category of fiction largely written for adolescents and is so popular it can fly…

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What Is the Certificate of English Editing and How to Obtain It for Your Academic Work

What is the certificate of English editing and why do you need it in the first place? Well, if you’re an…

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How to Write the Perfect Query Letter: Advice For Writers

  Here’s the deal. No matter how amazing your book is, your query letter must be even…

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How to Co-Author a Book

Writing a book is a large undertaking. Not only do you have to write over sixty thousand words that make perfect…

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Proofreading or Editing: How Do You Know Which One You Need?

Proofreading or editing? How do you know which one you need? Most people use the two terms interchangeably, but…

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7 Tips for Working With an Academic Copy Editor

Even the greatest of minds get it wrong sometimes. You would hardly guess that based on the final product,…

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5 Most Common Mistakes When Self-Editing

  Self-editing is the part of the writing process that helps you arrange thousands of random puzzle pieces…

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What Is a Plot? Definition and Examples

The science of storytelling is brimming with various different terms that carry a lot of nuance, and “plot” is…

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How to Start a Story: Tips and Ideas

  The beginning of a story is like an appetizer to a great meal. It’s a taste of what is to come, an…

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4 Key Steps for Better Academic Editing

Phew! You’ve finally finished writing your academic essay, put in all your references, completed your…

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What is line editing and why does it matter?

You might have heard of copyediting, proofreading and developmental editing already, but what is line editing? Many…

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11 Research Resources to Support Your Work

When I started studying at a university, it felt like entering a brand new world. How was I to find relevant…

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What Are the Stages of Book Editing?

You might think that once you’ve written your book and polished it to perfection, it’s ready to go to…

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Mixed Metaphors: What Are They? + Examples

Metaphors are incredibly powerful storytelling tools. Just compare these two phrases: “The sky is vast and…

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