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| by Expert Copy Strategist, Charlon Bobo |
Another inspired week is upon us. To empower you with direct resources to increased, measurable results, this week's features include:
Charlon Bobo is the founder and team leader of EditCopyProof | Wordsmithing and Editing Solutions -- Transforming Words Into Profits. Proficient in many diverse writing roles, her expertise spans more than 25 years. This solid foundation offers you a single and final destination in your quest for extraordinary press-ready services including copyediting, copywriting and proofreading. Visit us TODAY at EditCopyProof to submit your Request For Proposal. |
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St. Patrick's Day
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Grammar Done Right by Karen Reddick
I love books, period. But my essential
professional library is where I go to
ensure:
1. I deliver the most up-to-date editing solutions to my clients, and 2. I have a reliable reference to double-check myself when something doesn't feel "quite right" and I cannot figure out why. This is where Karen's book Grammar Done Right comes in handy! It is a reliable resource that contains 115 pages of helpful tips and techniques written in a clear, concise manner. It covers: * Numerals & Numbers * Punctuation * Grammar * Word Choices * Sentence & Style Structure * Figures of Speech * Commonly Misspelled Words * Commonly Mispronounced Words * Commonly Mistaken Word Usage * Cutting Out Unnecessary Words * Making You a Better Writer It's an excellent investment of a mere $13.95! Purchase your copy today. |
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Time of Day
Karen Reddick gave me permission to share the content of her most recent newsletter with you. It is perfectly timed! Since we recently changed our clocks by an hour; known as: "springing ahead" (or "falling back" in the fall), I thought this would be a good time to talk about Time of Day and how it's written. GRAMMAR TIPS from The Red Pen Editor DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time. Many people incorrectly refer to this as Daylight "Savings" Time. However, there is no "s" at the end of Saving. In the fall, when DST ends, we move into Daylight Standard Time. Time zones should be written in capitals and in parentheses. Examples: 3:30 p.m. (EST) eastern standard time 2:00 p.m. (CDT) central daylight time 10:30 a.m. (MST) mountain standard time 9:15 a.m. (PDT) pacific daylight time When writing the time of day, the abbreviations for a.m. and p.m. may be set in small capitals (without periods) or as abbreviations (lowercase with periods). Use a space after the time and before the abbreviation. (NOTE: AM is the Latin term for ante meridiem, which means, before noon. PM is the Latin term for post meridiem, which means, after noon.) Examples: 8:30 a.m. or 8:30 AM 10:30 p.m. or 10:30 PM The abbreviations a.m. and p.m. should not be used with morning, afternoon, evening, night, or o'clock. Examples: 8:30 a.m. or eight thirty in the morning 10:00 PM or ten o'clock at night Except in the twenty-four-hour system (used in Europe and in the military), numerals should not be used to express noon or midnight. Incorrect: The meeting adjourned at 12:00 PM. Incorrect: The meeting lasted until 12:00 AM. Correct: The meeting adjourned at noon. Correct: The meeting lasted until midnight. Happy Writing! -- Karen Reddick, The Red Pen Editor For your own weekly edition of Karen's newsletter filled with grammar tips, go to the Web site of The Red Pen Editor. |
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| Charlon Bobo |
The healing power of comfort food
I made potato-corn chowder recently. It was an activity compelled by the prompting of my soul. The result was a simple yet deeply fulfilling sacred preparation and yummy meal. Here is the recipe: 2 TB butter 3 TB onions, chopped 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 pint water 2 cups corn kernels, fresh if possible 1 pint cream salt black pepper 1. Melt butter in soup kettle and saute onion until limp. 2. Add potatoes and water to kettle, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. 3. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 30-40 minutes. 4. Add corn and cream. 5. Heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. On life's path of continual discovery and enjoying the journey with you! Blessings.
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