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25.01.2022 While the World continues to battle the Pandemic we are forced into isolation, social distancing, excessive hand washing and working from home. We have time, we have long days with not much to do. Those without family close by are lonely, the elderly without social media, Internet etc are anxious, not knowing what the future holds for them ... we all have our thoughts of what might be as we continue on through our days. My thoughts are with the writers, the undiscovered au...thors who are halfway through a story that they commenced years ago (one of them being me). The time is now. We have the time to turn our isolation days into days of creativity, using our insights to write something spectacular! We have been given this 'gift' of time. Nostradamus and other prophets and seers from centuries ago predicted this event and it has come to pass. Pick yourself up, write that book, paint that painting, take that online course you've been contemplating for months. We are all in this together ... See more
17.01.2022 Proofreading and Editing Update ... This year has had it's ups and downs which you are very aware of. I've spoken to people who have been laid off, not knowing if they will ever return to their workplace. Others who have sought alternatives like starting up a Handyman business, or going back to a skill they had many years ago like carpentry, mechanic, plumber etc. These people moved on some years ago and decided there were other things they wanted to try. Then COVID-19 ha...ppened and they now find themselves having turned back the clock and making a living doing something they thought they would never return to. The newspapers are still being printed, new books are filling the bookshelves, not to mention the online shopping available where almost every book ever written can be purchased and sent to your home. I wonder how many of you out there with time to fill and feeling lost and alone have thought about writing. Your life story, a crime thriller, drama or non-fiction. It's certainly prompted me to finish the stories I started some years ago and haven't had the motivation to finish. It not only fills in the empty hours - it also can be therapeutic. Looking back on your life, and once you start writing, it's amazing how many memories spring up through the murk and then you're away. Something to think about ... Happy Father's Day to all the fathers in your life See more
15.01.2022 A great read for all those budding authors out there - Richard Bradburn puts all you need to know in this one article about proofreading. Especially if you are looking at getting your 'masterpiece' published at some stage ...
12.01.2022 2019 has been a great year for budding authors and students who have entrusted their assignments and theses to me for editing. May 2020 bring you all much success in your endeavours and exciting times for those new to the world of writing!! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all
11.01.2022 From my place to yours ... the team at AbsoluteProof wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas and trust that 2021 will be a better year for everyone. Who is going to make a New Year resolution? I certainly am. I am happy to share that I intend to put time and effort into completing two of my novels which have been lying dormant for way too long - this year has been challenging for many though also a time of reflection. Make a list of everything that may have changed f...or you over the year and all that you are grateful for. Here in Queensland we have been extremely fortunate. My family in NSW are now free to come up for Christmas which I am so excited about and I'm sure many of you will be joined by family this year - a very special Christmas for sure. Take care, travel safe and have a spectacular Christmas and a very happy New Year See more
08.01.2022 As 2019 comes to a close, and students are preparing and finalising their projects for the year, editing, formatting and checking for correct spelling etc is crucial to those who want to attain the best results. Contact me on [email protected] for a quote - I can help you make the best impression and your supervisors will have no choice but to give you the marks you desire
08.01.2022 2021 ... after a difficult year for many, we are pleased to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in a much better year as we venture into 2021. What better time than to write that novel that has been niggling away in the corners of your mind. Did you ponder about it during the year while working from home? Did you wonder what it would be like to write a thriller or a romantic novel with a few twists? Maybe it will be this year. I've taken the opportunity to make a gigantic ef...fort to finish a novel I started five years ago and then procrastinated until COVID happened and prompted me to take charge and get motivated. Watch this space!!
07.01.2022 This article is a good read for would-be authors and those who are currently writing their masterpiece. Richard Bradburn puts it simply - if you want your work published, it must be faultless, believable and simply free from errors such as bad punctuation, incorrect spelling and poor grammar.
06.01.2022 How is everyone managing during these unusual times? Are you motivated? Thinking of starting that novel you've always dreamed of writing? What better time than now. Some of you have gone back to work for a few days, some are not that fortunate. I've attached a rather lengthy article with some down to earth advice to get you started ... well worth the read. Stay safe and keep yourself busy https://www.theguardian.com//struggling-to-read-or-write-h
05.01.2022 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Hire a Proofreader Now Most writing could be better. Not just a little better significantly better A little attention to the final... details can bring amazing results to "absolutely fantastic and bring in more business. If your business goals include staying competitive in your specialty market, improving your professional image, and opening your doors to more customers and a highly utilised staff, then you need to hire a proofreader who will make your advertising 'stand out from all others' ... save yourself the pain of scanning your newly printed brochure/flyer/manual etc only to find errors, embarrassing grammatical mistakes etc ... Every little thing should be proofread before printingeven a simple business card. I have seen many business cards over the years with towns or cities misspelled or the phone number is incorrect - your reputation takes a slide, and image is on the line - it’s not the time to cut expenses. Just saying ...
02.01.2022 Stephen King On Writing (A Memoir of the Craft) I was recently given a book which has proved invaluable to my writing. Stephen King as we all know is a remarkable storyteller who has written a massive collection of novels, many of them made into movies, like Carrie, The Shining, Misery, Christine, Pet Sematary and so on ... This book is part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time - that is why I would recommend it to anyone who is writing their masterpiece! Whether it be drama, thriller, horror or a good old-fashioned love story, this book is absolutely fascinating. 'He gives basic instructions and sensible advice' .. The Sunday Times
01.01.2022 A business associate and good friend of mine, Nicole Bowman, has recently introduced her new business to the world .. please take a look at her amazing website : nicolebowman.com.au
01.01.2022 THE DEFINITION OF A PROOFREADER Today I decided to look up the actual definition of a proof reader - interesting reading ... here is what Wikipedia says ... Proofreading is the reading of a galley proof or an electronic copy of a publication to detect and correct production errors of text or art.[1] Proofreaders are expected to be consistently accurate by default because they occupy the last stage of typographic production before publication.... To read the entire (lengthy) description, go to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofreading So, for those authors, would-be writers and amateurs who are passionate about their work and are keen to have it published, whether in hard copy or an eBook or anything else that is available, employing a proofreader is essential. Of paramount importance is correctness - grammar, punctuation, plausibility and the elimination of 'unnecessary' words. Formatting is another key to ensuring your writing is set out in a clear and clean manner, and above all, is easy to read. Wishing you all the best with your next 'best selling' novel!
