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Copyediting is like the polish that makes your writing shine. It ensures clarity, consistency, and overall quality, making your work more professional and easier to read. Many people (myself included) confuse copyediting with proofreading, but they’re not the same thing. Let’s break it down. Copyediting vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference? Think of proofreading as checking…

Hey there fellow word lovers! I want to share with you a personal experience that had a major impact on my journey as a book reviewer. So, at the beginning of 2024, I received an email from one of the platforms I wrote book reviews for. They thanked me for my hard work, then, they…

Hi there fellow word lovers! Welcome to my blog, NataliaWrites! I’m so glad to have you here. This is where I share anything and everything about the written word. Before we dive into all the literary goodness, let me introduce myself. My name is Natalia Ndatotolola (Lola) Kavale. I live in Walvis Bay, a small…

Why I love Writing I didn’t grow up writing stories or poems in a secret notebook like some people did. In fact, I didn’t start writing seriously until after high school. It started with poetry and a few raw, emotional diary entries. Writing quickly became my safe space. It helped me process confusing thoughts and…

In this digital dimension, where deadlines chase us like hungry cheetahs on a wild chase for a tasty meal, and the thirst for information is unquenchable, it’s all too tempting to brush off the importance of a meticulous proofreading process. Fear not. Today, we are diving into the importance of proofreading. We’ve all been there…

The Background Growing up, I never quite figured out what I wanted to be. One moment, I thought I’d be a scientist, mainly because I excelled in Physical Science during junior high. But that didn’t stick. When I reached grade 11, I veered in a completely different direction, choosing commerce subjects like accounting, business studies,…