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David Bowman is the Owner and Chief Editor of Precise Edit, a comprehensive editing, proofreading, and document analysis service for authors, students, and businesses. Precise Edit also offers a variety of other services, such as translation, transcription, and website development.
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Everyone Loves Being SingleEveryone is single. In the same way that married people try to "hook up" their single friends, many writers try to make "everyone" plural. It's single and should stay that way. 10 Words to Avoid When WritingThese 10 words result in unclear and unprofessional writing. However, using the 10 techniques in this article can instantly improve your writing. R & R: Rephrase and ReplaceDoes your writing need a little R & R? Sometimes you can revise a sentence in multiple ways. Which way is best? This strategy will help you decide. Keeping it Simple: the Subject-verb-object StructureThe most important strategy for writing clearly is to use the S+V+O sentence structure. This article discusses this strategy and provides 5 related tips for clear writing. Adverbial PollutionIndustrial pollution can sap the life out of rivers, and adverbial pollution can sap the life out of your writing. Two techniques clean up this problem and make your writing more lively. Who Vs. WhomKnowing the difference between "Who" and "Whom" is as important as knowing the difference between "he" and "him." This isn't about style. It's about writing correctly. Obama is Selling Drugs?A recent article says rumors are being spread about Barack Obama selling drugs while campaigning. Faulty writing leads to this conclusion. Clear writing is needed. It's not You. It's MeThese words have broken many hearts, but they are good advice for writers. Writing about "you" is generally poor writing. Remember, it's about "me." Three Pesky Comma ErrorsCommas are confusing, and most writers are a little insecure about using them. This article explains their most common uses to help your write more professionally. Aligning Subjects and VerbsIntroductory phrases need to match the subject of the sentence that follows. Otherwise, you risk giving the readers some very strange interpretations. Following this simple advice will help your writing be more direct and will help you communicate what you intend.
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