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Tag: Grammar

July 2, 2023July 5, 2023 demizach Copy Fails, copywriting, Grammar, proofreading, Services, Uncategorized

Free list of approved English signs Korean businesses can use to look professional

I post daily about awkward English signs in Korea. After doing this for 2 years, I've documented the most common mistakes I've found and shared the correct way to write these signs to help your business appear more professional.

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?

A picture of man with his head in his hands, looking distraught as he stares at his laptop screen.
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!

A warning sign with the word spam in the middle, with several of the same signs in the background in black and white
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.

A woman in a business suit, frowning and displaying the thumbs down sign to indicate people are judging your writing mistakes
May 9, 2021August 22, 2021 demizach copywriting, Grammar

Top 3 reasons people are judging you for your writing mistakes

Top 3 reasons why writing is judged more harshly than speaking, and what poorly written copy can mean for your brand image and sales.

A vector image of a woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands staring at a laptop because she's confused by which English verb tenses she should focus on
April 25, 2021October 3, 2023 demizach Grammar, Language Learning

Confusing English verb tenses and the 5 tenses you need to focus on

Clarification about similar verb tenses and suggestions on which verb tenses English language learners should focus on.

The words past present and future written in different colors used to introduce the 12 English verb tenses
April 18, 2021August 30, 2023 demizach Grammar, Language Learning

All 12 English verb tenses—clearly explained [with examples]

A clear explanation of the meanings and uses of the 12 English verb tenses, with examples.

A picture of a woman's arm draped over a guitar as she write music and lyrics, introducing the topic of grammar in English lyrics
April 11, 2021August 29, 2023 demizach Grammar

One person’s poetic license is another’s grammar mistake—examining Baek Yerin’s lyrics

Is poetic license always a blanket excuse for pushing grammar and spelling rules in lyrics?

A very bright and colorful image of the word music displayed in several different orientations, introducing the topic of grammar in English lyrics
April 4, 2021August 15, 2023 demizach Grammar

We don’t need no education—Are you sure about that?

Part 1 of a 2-part post examining the bending of grammar rules in song lyrics by native and non-native English speakers.

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