Words that are commonly confused because they look or sound alike are called homonyms, from the Greek roots homo, meaning “same” and numos, meaning “name.” Homonyms can be divided into homophones (which sound alike) and homographs (which have the same spelling). Below are some of the most commonly confused English homonyms, with definitions and examples. … Read more
Are you working on a paper or scholarly article? Need to know the difference between an abstract and an introduction? Here’s what you need to know. An abstract and an introduction are two different sections of a research paper, thesis, or dissertation. An abstract is a short summary of the entire piece, and it comes … Read more
Peak and pique appear and sound so similar that writers often mix them up. Let’s sort out the confusion. Peak Vs. Pique Key Takeaways Each of these words can be a noun and a verb. Peak — Like a mountain peak. A peak, as a noun, is a high point and to peak, the verb … Read more
Blog posts. Articles. Epic guides. 10x content. Infographics. You’re probably heard a lot of terms tossed around as you’ve been researching content marketing and trying to wrap your head around just how in the heck it can help you grow your business. Since you’re invested in growing your business online, you’re probably already investing in … Read more
Mnemonic (nih-MON-ik). It’s a funny word. Silent M? When does that happen? Never. Well, almost never, except in this word — and related words. So what is a mnemonic? A mnemonic, or mnemonic device, is a memory aid — something simple that helps you remember something more complex. And what about that silent M anyway? … Read more
If you’re mixing up who’s and whose, you’re not alone. They sound the same, and they look pretty similar, too. But they’re not the same. Who’s is a contraction that means “who is,” and whose is a possessive that shows ownership. Still unclear? This little guide is here to help. Who’s and whose are easy … Read more
It’s a tale as old as time – a recognized expert starts freelancing. They get enough clients that they need to hire help. They get more clients and need to hire more help, maybe even their first full-time employee or two. Then their business tops out. It doesn’t stop growing because they don’t have leads. … Read more
EditorNinja is the internet’s favorite on-demand editing service. We edit the content you’re already producing. But to create it in the first place, you either need to be a good creator or you need to hire great writers who can produce on-brand content that converts. So we wrote this post to help you find good … Read more
Role and roll are homophones, meaning they sound the same — but they have different meanings. Here’s how to tell them apart: Role is always a noun and refers to a part that someone (or something) plays, like a character in a movie or someone’s position in work or society. Roll can be a verb … Read more
Though in English we usually add the letter S to make words plural, in the case of foot, we don’t say “foots” — we say “feet.” So, foot is singular and feet is plural. That might be all you need to know, but if you’d like more information, keep reading. In this article, I’ll go … Read more
If “got vs have” has you all confused, don’t worry. We have all the answers you’re looking for if you want to make sure you get it right and have all the knowledge you need to write clearly, concisely, and in a grammatically correct way. Let’s take a closer look at “got,” “have,” and “have … Read more
If your content needs structural editing, then you need a Dedicated Editor from EditorNinja. Learn more here and schedule a call to discuss your needs. When crafting content, sometimes you need an extra set of eyes to help you not only hone the arguments but also organize the information so that your ideas are communicated … Read more
Producing great content at scale can be a daunting task. Whether it’s for your own company to expedite your SEO (search engine optimization) results for the next year or for a client who’s pressing you to get it done (or else you lose the contract), content is rarely good if produced at scale and rarely … Read more
Are you an editor or responsible for editing, but find that you have too much to edit for the time you have? EditorNinja can help. Let’s chat about your challenges and show you how EditorNinja can make your life easier by outsourcing some of your editing to us. Peak and peek appear and sound so … Read more
“What is your one tip for managing a content production workflow?” We’ve learned a lot about businesses and their content here at EditorNinja. In particular, our experience, customer interviews, and in-depth market research have taught us this salient fact: each company has a content production workflow that is different from every other company. Remarkably, we’ve … Read more
One of the cardinal rules of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is that things change. The internet changes quickly. Competitors create content mirroring yours and so your content drives less traffic and fewer leads. Google changes its algorithm and your content performance suffers. You produce so much content that your top-performing content gets buried and stops … Read more
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Flammable and inflammable cause a lot of confusion. How do we know when to use which? Fortunately, I have an easy way to remember the difference. Are you ready? There isn’t one. Flammable, Inflammable; Tomato, Tomahto That’s right, flammable and inflammable mean the same thing: capable of being set on fire. But they look like … Read more
Unsatisfied and dissatisfied have similar but slightly different meanings, partially owing to the different meanings of their root word, satisfy. Here’s what you need to know. What Is The Difference between Unsatisfied and Dissatisfied? Do you ever find yourself asking “Wait, is it unsatisfied or dissatisfied?” If so, this post will help you. To satisfy … Read more
Aisle and isle are pronounced the same and spelled almost the same (with that bizarre, silent S), but their meanings are quite different. An aisle is a walkway or passage — often between seating, as in a church, train, or theater, or between shelving, as in a library or grocery store. An isle is an … Read more
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