Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
This article discusses how I came across Canva and how Canva helps me become more creative and immensely boosts my productivity. About two years ago, I discovered Canva, a web-based design tool that can help produce creative materials faster with the help of templates, ideas and elements. I have been using it since, and today I can’t … Read more
Copyediting is the process of reviewing, checking, and fixing publication styles, content formatting, and accuracy to ensure a high-quality publication that conveys an accurate message and complies with the intended look and feel. Small conventions matter here, such as how to use et al. correctly. This article discusses several ways to practice your copyediting skills and significantly … Read more
You may wonder: what is the fastest way to improve vocabulary? There are many ways you can bring your vocabulary knowledge to a new level. Based on my own experience, the fastest and most effective way is through reading. Reading exposes you to new words and phrases, which helps develop your grammar skills. It’s also … Read more
If you are a publishing industry practitioner, you would already know some of the main differences between editing and copyediting. If you are not, then fret not. It is time for a new lesson today. An effective publishing workflow is crucial to ascertain the quality of the publication’s end product. This end product could be … Read more
One of the important tasks that I aim to complete every year is reading at least 30 books. To some, that is a meager number, while others find it too overwhelming. But a familiar question for an avid reader: how to read more books in less time? This year, I made an ambitious aim to … Read more