This is the fourth part of the difference between series. I’ve seen this before, and just this week in fact. Some people confuse the words “affect” and “effect”. Here’s the difference. Affect is a verb, and effect is a noun. Here are some examples: What effect did the rain have on the crops? This unbearable… Continue reading Difference between affect and effect
Author: Kim Siever
I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business.
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You say, Wallah. I say, Walla.
Actually, I say, voilà. Like it’s supposed to be pronounced. Leave it to people-too-lazy-to-use-a-dictionary to bastardize such a common word. It’s voilà. Not wallah. Not walla. Not any other homophone rhyming with walla. Sigh. Oh, and technically, it’s bulla not boo-yah.
Official 2012 Olympic Logo
So tell me, which do you prefer? The logo London used as a candidate city Or the official logo London unveiled today.
How to use English punctuation correctly
Ever struggled with how to use English punctuation correctly? No longer fear. How to Use English Punctuation Correctly
If architects had to work like web designers do
If architects had to work like web designers do, or why the web design industry is still not respected.
Streamlining a correspondence distribution system
One of the best positions I ever had in my church was when I was called as the clerk for my congregation. I was responsible for managing all the congregation’s records and supervising three other clerks (finance, membership, history). It’s not too often they extend a position like that to someone who has good organisational… Continue reading Streamlining a correspondence distribution system
How to get your cell to act like PIM . . . sort of
I recently purchased a new cell phone. Given the parameters of the deal I was offered and available funds, the phone I ended up buying did not have the ability to sync with Outlook (the software of choice for keeping our family organised). Since then, however, I have found a way to get it a… Continue reading How to get your cell to act like PIM . . . sort of
Am I a ColdFusion guru now?
I received a surprise email today from a developer working on ColdFusion 8. He is working on some new cool features, which I will keep private. He talked to CF guru Ben Forta regarding the new feature and Ben referred him to me! Ben Forta recommended me! Me! This developer sent me a draft of… Continue reading Am I a ColdFusion guru now?
Addressing Standards
I see a lot of mail. And it amazes me how everyone seems to follow their own addressing conventions when writing out a postal address. It’s even more amazing, given that (at least) Canada and the USA have postal addressing standards. For example, in Canada, the Canada Postal Guide has these guidelines: Addresses should be… Continue reading Addressing Standards
My Work Process
Given that my work responsibilities have changed, I thought perhaps I should post something regarding them. I’ve been reading 43 Folders and LifeClever and it inspired me to write a post on the process I go through when I receive an item. Maybe someone will find my process useful or will have suggestions for improving… Continue reading My Work Process