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Wellington: The Nation’s Capital — David Goes Kiwi
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A Canadian on a working holiday in New Zealand. Wellington: The Nation’s Capital. January 24, 2010. Observation deck at Te Papa. Ok When I last left off, I had just left Napier. To give you some perspective on the dates, that was December 14th. After a lovely five-hour busride (with one stop for a delicious kebab) we swung into the nation’s capital, Wellington. I found the crowd to be more interesting than the unfamiliar carpet-walkers. I lost interest in the premier hubbub, went for ice cream (stracciat...
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Beyond the Edit Mark | Improve Your Writing and Editing | Page 2
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Newer posts →. April 21, 2011 · 5:37 pm. I know I’ve been gone for a while, but I’m trying to change from my steady diet of apostrophe-related problems. Today we have a “do”ozy. Easter has been a long time coming this year, it seems. Whether it’s late in the calendar or the fact that spring has taken a less-than-firm stance, this year Easter is a welcome milestone. And, no matter what Strunk and White says,. March 7, 2011 &m...
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Ersatz vs. Erstwhile | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. A Very Special Dinner. Fun Word of the Day →. May 11, 2011 · 6:26 pm. Ersatz vs. Erstwhile. If you want to stump someone while playing hangman, one of these two words ought to do it. Erstwhile, meanwhile, can be used as an adverb (meaning “formerly) or an adjective (meaning “former”). The erstwhile chef was unsuccessful at passing off powdered eggs to her clientele. A Very Special Dinner. Fun Word of the Day →. Enter your co...
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A Very Special Dinner | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Ersatz vs. Erstwhile →. April 25, 2011 · 1:26 pm. A Very Special Dinner. I hope your Easter dinner was enjoyable. It likely consisted of the traditional ham, possibly turkey, prime rib or (my favorite) filet mignon. Venison is a popular choice ’round these parts. If you chose wild game, however, I hope you didn’t have to get it on safari. Ersatz vs. Erstwhile →. 2 responses to “. A Very Special Dinner. Enter your comment here.
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Editing vs. Proofreading | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Editing vs. Proofreading. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than the act of picking up the red pen and diving into a document for an afternoon of editing. Most people I know think that’s a little crazy. These are the same people who fear getting their papers back, marked up in red ink. To me, it’s an exercise in continuous improvement. Find someone you trust, with a good eye for words and their relationships to one ano...
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The Bullet Point | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Bullet Points, We Hardly Know You. The bullet point is the only typographical symbol I am aware of which can take many forms and still be recognizable as a bullet point. Early forms of the bullet point, created on moveable type press and typewriters, were simply hyphens or asterisks. But, with many fonts now available, the shapes bullet points can take are nearly limitless. The Book of Genesis. Day Three: Water, Land, Plants.
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It’s Scripps National Spelling Bee Day! | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Field of Dreams →. June 2, 2011 · 5:57 pm. It’s Scripps National Spelling Bee Day! Tonight’s the night! Tune in to ESPN at 8:30 for the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. I can hardly wait! And, if you’re the one tweeting about the Bee, it would behoove you to spell. Field of Dreams →. 3 responses to “. It’s Scripps National Spelling Bee Day! June 2, 2011 at 6:08 pm. Scripps is losing their credibility. Headin...
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Fun Word of the Day | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Ersatz vs. Erstwhile. Pet Peeve #9 →. May 18, 2011 · 2:53 pm. Fun Word of the Day. I was reminded today of a word that I love, but I don’t get to use as much as I would like:. This is a great word because, unlike. It sounds like what it means: a soft murmur or a whisper. If your house happens to be haunted, the ghostly susurrations may make the hairs on your arm stand up from time to time! I love this word. You are commentin...
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I think I’m coming down with a blog post. | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. December 8, 2011 · 2:36 pm. I think I’m coming down with a blog post. Hey, at least they got the Best Buy colors right. 3 responses to “. I think I’m coming down with a blog post. December 8, 2011 at 5:32 pm. No, no, that’s not “sanitizing”–it’s “satanizing”. December 8, 2011 at 5:55 pm. There are so many people looking for a de-satan-izer at this time of year. How nice to know you can just pick one up at Best Buy! Heading o...
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Become a Better Writer / Editor | Beyond the Edit Mark
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Beyond the Edit Mark. Editing vs. Proofreading. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Become a Better Writer / Editor. Here are some tips that can help you improve your writing, and develop a better eye for editing. 2 Look up words you don’t know; see how choosing the right word increases the sentence’s texture. The ability to draw from a vast vocabulary engages readers and keeps their interest. Websites like Word-A-Day Wonder. Make learning new words fun! How Not to Write. By William Safire;. 6 Write simply&...
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