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Imply or infer: do you know the difference?

Posted on 09 November, by Sarah Townsend in Confusables, Grammar articles, Spelling tips, Writing tips no comments

IMPLY or INFER? They're easy to confuse – but these two words are actually opposites. Here's a simple tip to remember the difference. Read more...

Formerly vs formally: top spelling tricks to help you decide

Posted on 24 September, by Sarah Townsend in Confusables, Grammar articles, Spelling tips, Writing tips no comments

FORMALLY vs FORMERLY: they sound the same but their meanings are very different. These simple spelling tips will help you remember the difference. Read more...

Stationery vs stationary: simple tips to remember the difference

Posted on 17 September, by Sarah Townsend in Confusables, Grammar articles, Spelling tips, Writing tips no comments

STATIONERY vs STATIONARY: which is which? Tips and tricks to remember the difference between these commonly confused words. Read more...

Number vs amount: top tips to remember which is which

Posted on 10 September, by Sarah Townsend in Confusables, Grammar articles, Spelling tips, Writing tips no comments

NUMBER vs AMOUNT: do you know the difference? These simple writing tips from Sarah Townsend Editorial will help you remember. Read more...

Brake vs break: do you know the difference?

Posted on 06 August, by Sarah Townsend in Confusables, Grammar articles, Spelling tips, Writing tips no comments

BRAKE and BREAK are easy to confuse – especially if you're new to the English language. These simple spelling tips will help you remember the difference. Read more...

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Previous blog posts

  • 2019 (2)
    • February (1)
      • Start-up marketing support for an experienced mortgage and insurance adviser
    • January (1)
      • Why five-star reviews are the best FREE marketing tool you have
  • 2018 (17)
    • December (1)
      • Will you get a gold star from Santa this year? Take my Christmas quiz and find out!
    • November (1)
      • Imply or infer: do you know the difference?
    • September (3)
      • Formerly vs formally: top spelling tricks to help you decide
      • Stationery vs stationary: simple tips to remember the difference
      • Number vs amount: top tips to remember which is which
    • August (2)
      • Specialist or generalist: which type of copywriter is right for your business?
      • Brake vs break: do you know the difference?
    • July (4)
      • Balmy vs barmy: simple tips to remember the difference
      • Effect or affect: do you know the difference?
      • Aloud vs allowed: top tips to remember the difference
      • Advise and advice: do you know the difference?
    • June (2)
      • Adverse vs averse: simple tips to remember the difference
      • Accept or except: do you know the difference?
    • April (2)
      • Peak, peek or pique: simple tips to remember the difference
      • Poisonous vs venomous: do you know the difference?
    • March (2)
      • 19 common expressions you’re getting wrong… plus a classic Friends moment
      • Ten grammar jokes for word nerds and language lovers
  • 2017 (10)
    • December (2)
      • Are you a grammar graduate or a language loser? Take my Christmas quiz and find out
      • Copywriting myths debunked: time to stop making excuses!
    • November (1)
      • A Trump-free Twitter rant: and how brevity improves writing
    • October (2)
      • The viral accident: lessons from a Facebook post gone mad
      • Copywriting and marketing support for a professional footwear manufacturer
    • May (1)
      • How clever customer profiles help you attract the right clients
    • April (1)
      • Social media marketing – and why you’re doing it wrong
    • February (1)
      • I bet you didn’t know a copywriter could do THIS…
    • January (2)
      • The secret confessions of a successful freelance copywriter
      • 6 devilishly good tips for brilliant blogs
  • 2016 (11)
    • December (1)
      • Increasing a DJ’s conversion rates with hardworking emails
    • October (1)
      • Why you should think twice about going freelance
    • September (1)
      • Why the fear of failure never really goes away… even after 17 years of self employment
    • February (7)
      • Creating effective CRM communications for college
      • Thirteen years of copywriting support for a global entertainment network
      • Introducing a consistent tone of voice for an IT company
      • Creating sizzling web copy for an oriental cookery company
      • Writing brochure copy to launch an IT service
      • Editing new guidance for sex and relationships education
      • Crafting compelling copy for a success training company
    • January (1)
      • Hypercorrection in action: me, myself… and The Apprentice
  • 2015 (4)
    • November (2)
      • Less vs fewer. A simple tip to get it right every time
      • Don’t get caught out by the apostrophe in time expressions
    • June (2)
      • Why failing to proofread is losing you business
      • 10 bitesized tips for better business writing
  • 2014 (4)
    • August (1)
      • Cut the waffle: the benefits of plain English
    • May (2)
      • 13 common confusables and how to get them right first time
      • 8 tips and tricks to improve your writing in just 8 minutes
    • April (1)
      • Seven hot tips for writing engaging social media posts
  • 2013 (9)
    • December (1)
      • You’re vs your: simple tips to get it right first time
    • November (3)
      • 8 top proofreading tips for your social media updates
      • It’s or its? Simple steps to help you remember
      • There vs their vs they’re: top tips to help you get it right
    • October (3)
      • Don’t lose the plot: tips to remember lose and loose
      • Spellcheck schmellcheck: why there’s no substitute for proofreading
      • The devil’s in the detail: avoiding the pitfalls of pitiful proofreading
    • September (2)
      • Eg and ie: what’s the difference?
      • Everyday vs every day: tips to remember the difference

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