I know the feeling. Some days you're utterly lost in the forest, and all you can see are trees and more trees. When you have a breakthrough—even a small one—the trees thin, and you spot a clearing ahead. A few moments of light ... then you're back in that forest. I know. I've been there … Continue reading You and your dissertation—nothing but trees
Author: Arrow Editing Services / Amanda Goldrick-Jones, PhD
Instant Weight-Loss: January 2023
Are there too many words in your draft? In some cases—especially if you're writing for publication or funding—you'll be asked or required to stay within a length limit. But how do you know what to cut out without losing important content? Here's an update on my first "Instant Weight Loss" posting, with 2 more strategies … Continue reading Instant Weight-Loss: January 2023
Replaced by a robot…?
As a teacher of academic and professional writing, I often worked with students who were struggling with grammar and word-choice. Around 2014-15, students started asking whether it was worth using automatic writing evaluation (AWE) tools such as Grammarly. To test the tool, I doctored some of my own writing and ran it through a Grammarly … Continue reading Replaced by a robot…?
Why hire an editor?
Arrow Editing Services Do you spend way too much time trying to make drafts perfect? Are you worried about missing a mistake? Are you concerned that your ideas may not be coming through with clarity and power? As an editor who specializes in professional/business and academic writing, I help you achieve the high writing standards … Continue reading Why hire an editor?
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