BAD HABITS – UPDATED
This session is directed at all English writers, but more specifically at graduates and students who are required to submit a thesis to their academic institution as part of a degree. A large part of our work as editors and proofreaders requires us to edit and...
POLISH YOUR WRITING FOR SUCCESS
In today's fast paced digital world, content is king, but only if it's clear, professional and error free. Whether you are a university student; submitting a critical assignment, an author preparing a book for publication, or a business crafting persuasive marketing...
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING
Here are some practical effective ways ways to do just that. To break through writers' block Go for a walk. That will clear your mind, get your blood circulation up and wake-up your creativity. Walk around your home and garden, make a cup of coffee, watch the news on...
ATTENTION ACADEMICS AND CONTENT CREATORS
Over-used words and phrases There is a tendency for writers; particularly individuals in Academia, to repeatedly over-use certain words and phrases that they can just chuck into text, even though the meaning does not accurately fit the argument the author is...
WHY YOU SHOULD GO WITH BUSY BEE EDITING
For your thesis, book, scientific journal article, business documentation or any other manuscript in the English language because ... Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com We edit content from many fields so we can make your writing shine; no matter what field you are...
THE STATE OF PLAY OF AI TODAY
The current state of AI worldwide (June 2026) can be summed up in one sentence: AI has moved from experimentation to mainstream adoption, but regulation, safety, and job-displacement concerns are struggling to keep pace. 1. AI Adoption Is Exploding Generative AI has...
AI HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM, BUT THERE IS AN UPSIDE
AI developed so fast that it caused a shockwave that threatened factory workers and owners, farmers, especially; especially smallholdings; as well as academics and creators across the board. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com Many academics feared that platforms...
COMMON MISTAKES IN THESES AND DISSERTATIONS
The 10 Most Common Thesis and Dissertation Mistakes South African Students Make Before Submission Why This Matters After editing hundreds of Master's dissertations and PhD theses from universities across South Africa, we have noticed that many students make the same...
11 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK BEFORE ENGAGING A PROOFREADER OR EDITOR
Bear in mind; Price should not be your only consideration because there are many fly-by-night so-called proofreaders out there who think it's just a quick way to make easy money! They'll take your money and do half a job. Then you end up paying double because you have...
