Writers Blog

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This blog will help you learn the basic rules of em dashes and ellipses, and how to use them accurately in your work. While this...

Recently, this writer’s last blog attempted to explain dashes, then found that there was extensive research on dashes that was quite confusing. Hopefully, this secondary blog will explain the rules of dashes so every writer will understand them better. You will recognize some of the material below, as...

Okay, so you’ve finished your long-awaited dissertation, but you feel that it needs some finishing touches. How do you find a good dissertation editor with a PhD? Editor With a PhD The most important issue is to ensure that you find a good dissertation editor with sound knowledge of what dissertation...

You’ve just spent the last three, four, or more years carrying out the research for your dissertation. Now the time has come to write! For some, this will be enjoyable. But for most (including me), this is the worst and hardest part of earning a doctorate. This blog will give an overview of key areas...

Your dissertation is a product of your labor. It is a product of months, if not years, of research. It goes to a committee for submission, and you will possibly even defend it before the same committee. So what is dissertation editing, and why would you want it? You will publish your dissertation. Many...