‘Let’s nip it in the butt.’ Language is constantly evolving and adapting to the whims of its speakers, and as a result it’s not surprising to encounter linguistic phenomena that both confound and amuse us. One such delightful linguistic quirk is the eggcorn. An eggcorn arises when a word or phrase is misheard or reinterpretedContinue reading “Eggcorns – The Language Mistakes That Almost Make Sense”
Category Archives: Proofreading
What’s wrong with this picture?
A blog on the dangers of making assumptions.
Why do I need a proofreader?
There’s a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but in some cases it could be worth thousands of pounds of lost business. A misplaced letter here or a minor error in grammar there, and before you know it you’ve lost the trust of your customers. Everyone makes mistakes. All it takes isContinue reading “Why do I need a proofreader?”
