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May 7, 2023May 6, 2023 demizach copywriting, Grammar, Tools of the Trade, Uncategorized

How a freelance copywriter and proofreader gets answers to tricky English grammar questions

Getting answers to tricky English grammar questions can be quite a challenge, even for me! See what tools and tricks I use to get to the bottom of things when Grammarly and simple Google searches don't cut it.

March 12, 2023March 15, 2023 demizach copywriting, Grammar, Uncategorized

6 reasons why error-free copy is always better than text full of mistakes

Surely spelling and grammar only matter in academia, right? But is that really true? When was the last time writing something correctly worked out bad for you? How about a typo or a misspelled word? How often have those mistakes benefited you?

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January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 demizach Grammar, proofreading

Why do those insidious errors keep sneaking into your writing?

Why are casual and seasoned writers alike plagued by errors in their writing? Whether writing text messages or novels, these errors constantly pop up. Even with technology like spell checkers and grammar checkers, how do mistakes still find their way into our writing?

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 demizach copywriting, Grammar, proofreading

Why are some hyphens longer than others? Wonder no more!

Are hyphens and dashes the same? If not, what's different? How do you even type them? Answers to these questions (and more) are revealed in this post. This post will explain the differences, help you understand when to use them, and most importantly, how to actually type them!

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October 17, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach Copy Fails, copywriting, email, Grammar, proofreading

Certain your poor English won’t get your email flagged as spam? Guess again.

Getting people to open your emails is challenging. Once opened, the chances they'll click on your call to action (CTA) decrease with every red flag—from suspicious email addresses to poor grammar and punctuation.

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October 3, 2021January 2, 2022 demizach proofreading, Tools of the Trade

5 free tools every blogger needs in their arsenal to boost clicks

As a blogger, you have lots of tools at your disposal to make your writing more easily digestible and appealing to readers. This post examines the top 5 tools I use when writing blogs.

I young man wearing a mask, standing between the words lock and down. Introduces how desperately the Seoul government could've used an English copywriting or English proofreading service before they published their new Level 4 COVD-19 guidelines
July 25, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Grammar, proofreading, Uncategorized

Is it any wonder so much awkward and unprofessional English abounds in Korea?

The number of errors, the awkwardness of the English, and the formatting used in this official government announcement on new COVID-19 regulations does little to motivate citizens to attempt to display properly written English in their place of business.

A woman wearing a purple hoodie standing against a purple background. The woman is wearing headphones, has her eyes shut, and is screaming. Introduces the topic of how angry I get when hearing poorly-written English lyrics in K-pop
July 18, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach Grammar

Do poorly-written English lyrics in K-pop drive you up the wall?

More examples of awkward and incorrect English lyrics in Korean songs, and a couple of examples of awkward and incorrect Korean used in English songs.

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🏊️단어를 합쳐서 새로운 단어를 만드는 게 항상 좋은 건 아니에요./Not all portmanteaus are created equal.⛺️⁠
🤷닫으신 건가요, 아닌가요?/Are you closed or not?🤷⁠
💻Blog Post💻 English Korean city slogans are nothing new, though they do tend to change quite often. Unfortunately, they rarely change for the good. Check out this massive collection of English city slogans for cities in Korea, including links to the city sites and commentary on each slogan.
🧹그럼 얼마나 좋을까요./Wouldn't that be nice?🧽⁠
🇰🇷 Sunday City Slogans—District Edition! 🇰🇷⁠
🤣아이러니하네요/Oh, the irony!🤣⁠

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