A good table should be like the shelves in a well-run bookshop, with contents that are easy to scan and organised logically. We’ve put together some tips to help you create beautiful bookshop-quality tables in your next document.
Tips for creating great tables Read More »
At its worst, unclear writing is almost as bad as not publishing the information in the first place. Writing clearly and making sure you comply with accessibility guidelines potentially benefits all of your readers.
Why accessibility and clear writing matter Read More »
At a time when many are actively looking for ways to take a stand against racism, careful choice of language – taking special care to eliminate harmful language – is one way to make a difference.
Insidious idioms: Tips for avoiding racist language Read More »
These subtle words regularly give us pause for thought at Editor Group. They’re not obvious clichés or mistakes, but they are often overused, misused or unnecessary.
10 words to avoid in your writing Read More »
Want to make your report as easy to navigate as possible? Bookend it with a table of contents and an index – readers will have no excuse for not being able to find the information they’re after.
What is an index and do you need one? Read More »
If you write, edit or approve copy for Australian Government departments the Australian Government Style Manual is a must-have.
Doing it in style – the Australian Government way Read More »
So you’re ready to take your product or service overseas. Or maybe you need to make a foreign offer relevant in your local market. Localising your language will be critical, but what does that mean and where should you start?
How to write like a local to a foreign audience Read More »
Hyphens notify a reader that two or more elements in a sentence are linked. So why do hyphens trip up so many people? Fortunately, our editors are on hand to clear up your questions about this misunderstood punctuation mark.
Ask our editors: Hyphenation confusion Read More »
Commas create cadence and rhythm, clauses and pauses. But it’s not always obvious where to put them, as this letter from a subscriber to our newsletter shows. Fortunately, our team of editors are here to help.
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A well-placed punctuation mark is the difference between ‘let’s eat grandma’ and ‘let’s eat, grandma’. But, nailing punctuation can be tricky, as the many questions we receive about it prove. Luckily, our team of editors are here to answer your questions.
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