That vs. Which — When to Use Each

That vs. Which — When to Use Each

Learning the difference between that and which is one of the biggest challenges of English grammar. They have similar functions and are used in similar sentences. But there is a difference, and it can change the meaning of the sentence.  I’m going to break down the grammar rules of these two words and provide plenty … Read more

Proofreading vs Editing: Are They Different?

Proofreading vs Editing Are They Different

One of the most common questions we receive about editing is if proofreading and editing are different. The answer isn’t that simple, though it’s also not complicated: Proofreading is a stage of editing. Put another way: Not all editing is proofreading, but all proofreading is editing. What Is Editing? Editing is the process that involves … Read more

How To Count Characters in Google Docs

How to Count Characters in Google Docs

Need to count characters in Google Docs? It’s pretty simple and happens in the same place as counting words in Google Docs, so it should be easy for you to find. Let’s say you have a document titled “How to count characters in Google Docs.” You have a blog post written about said topic. But … Read more

Hole vs. Whole — The Difference and How to Remember It

Hole vs. Whole — The Difference and How to Remember It

Hole and whole are homophones — words that sound the same but have different meanings. Hole is a noun that refers to an empty space, while whole is an adjective that refers to completeness. Here’s a quick guide to their differences and a handy trick to remember them. Hole  Hole is a noun. A hole … Read more

How Content Marketing Teams Are Structured

How Content Marketing Teams Are Structured

Over the last year or so, I’ve become very interested in how companies grow. I’ve built a few small companies (mid-six figures in annual revenue, with six to ten people including full-time and freelancers), but I’ve also worked inside of and with much larger companies like Zillow, IHG, and many more where I’ve built, managed, … Read more

When to Use a Comma before “And”

When To Use A Comma Before "And"

Commas serve two main functions: separating items in a list and separating independent clauses. Whether you put a comma before “and” depends on the situation.  Putting a comma before and in a list is generally optional, though style guides have different rules on this.  In general, you should always put a comma before and if … Read more

Acronym vs. Initialism — What’s the Difference?

Acronym vs Initialism

In spoken and written language, we often shorten long words and phrases into different kinds of abbreviations. Sometimes, single words are abbreviated, like when we say “prep” for prepare or when we write “min” for a minute.  Phrases with multiple words are often shortened into initialisms and acronyms, which are both abbreviations that use the … Read more

“Neighbour” vs “Neighbor” – What’s The Difference?

Neighbor vs Neighbour

Unraveling the mystery of “neighbour vs neighbor” and understanding the subtleties of their usage. Have you ever found yourself confused about how to spell the word for the person who lives next door? Is it “neighbour” or “neighbor”? If you’re not sure when to use each spelling, you’re not alone. Many people find these two … Read more

Your Guide to the Top 10 Most Commonly Confused English Words

The Top 10 Most Commonly Confused English Words

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

An Abstract or an Introduction — What’s the Difference?

An Abstract or an Introduction — What’s the Difference?

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

Types Of Content Marketing To Use To Grow Your Business

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

What Is A Mnemonic?

What Is A Mnemonic

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

Who’s vs Whose – What’s The Difference?

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

Why Agencies Struggle to Scale

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

Role vs Roll – What’s The Difference?

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

What Is Structural Editing? Structural vs Developmental Editing Explained

What Is Structural Editing Structural vs Developmental Editing Explained

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

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