Tag Archives: editorial

Word for the Occasion

Posted on 24 February 2013 by Robert Rose-Coutré

Most everyone knows a malapropism when they see it, even if they don’t know it’s called a malapropism. Here are some malapropisms (followed by the correct form):

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Cicero and Lorem Ipsum

Posted on 6 January 2013 by Robert Rose-Coutré

Once upon a time in 45 BC, Cicero wrote “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil), an essay on ethics. Among other topics, he talks about the virtues of seeking pleasure in the sense of long-term … Continue reading →

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Posted on 9 October 2012 by Robert Rose-Coutré

Here are some Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tips that anyone can use to get started on improving your ranking in the search results of the major search engines.

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In-house Styleguides

Posted on 13 July 2012 by Robert Rose-Coutré

The purpose of an in-house styleguide is to guide writers and editors in a particular company or office with its own style peculiarities. In-house styleguides might include industry usage that conflicts with standard publishing manuals.

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Perils of a Living Language

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Robert Rose-Coutré

Mankind is notorious for abusing other living things, for example, bird eggs with DDT, deforestation, gorillas in zoo cages, toxic waste, paving paradise, radiation, endangering the Quietschbükers, etc. But what about language? Language is a living thing.

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