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After a chance meeting with a stranger in Gordons Bay who hired Brenda and I to edit and proofread a poem she had just written - our first venture into editing, we decided to take the plunge and try to make some extra money by proofreading and editing manuscripts. We...

There is a huge amount of 'Mumbo Jumbo' spread by so-called experts on SEO who tell you that if you have the right keywords and contract to a reputable website designer with a great track record, to design and create the 'most wonderful impressive looking website with...

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...

Here to assist you are some pointers on how to make your professor, your employer or your readers smile. These tips are applicable to all English language users. Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Imagine you are speaking directly to your professor, supervisor,...

Photo by Stas Knop on Pexels.com Language plays a huge role in every South African's future, and that is where Busy Bee Editing comes in. Wherever you go in the world, the English language continues to play an enormous part in communication in all types of endeavour,...

Busy Bee has introduced a new service to assist our past, existing and future clients. Photo by Ivan S on Pexels.com We will continue to offer our existing extensive portfolio of services; including professional proofreading and copy editing for students, graduates,...

Here are some examples of commonly occurring mistakes in English usage in South Africa. The following mistakes should have been corrected in primary school; but instead, they persist everywhere; in political statements, news reports, on advertising signs, in podcasts...

Before you commit to an editor, consider the following questions: Photo by olia danilevich on Pexels.com Busy Bee Editing is a 'Lean and Mean' two-person team who double-check everything Do they present themselves as professional? Does your proofreader/editor have a...