Using Māori words in English text
The Māori language, or te reo Māori, is one of the three official languages of New Zealand.
We often use Māori words within English writing, but there are a few points to remember to ensure that the Māori language is used respectfully and correctly.
Punctuation inside or outside quotation marks?
New Zealanders are exposed to a mix of American and British content, so we no longer know instinctively what is right for New Zealand English.
You wouldn't think it, but there's a difference in punctuation between these variations of English too. It's good to be consistent within a piece of writing (your reader will unconsciously pick up on inconsistencies even if they don't know why), so it's helpful to know the rules.
So, where does the punctuation go with quotation marks in New Zealand English?
How to write a non-fiction book that sells
Writing a non-fiction book for your business, or to share a message or an interest, can be a daunting process.
You know that want to share your knowledge, but if you have never written a book before, you might not know how to begin. Where do you start?
Read on.
It’s not as quick and easy as some would have you think, but you can do it.
Tips on how to write a book to promote your business
Social media, networking and email subscription have long been on everyone’s marketing plan. Publishing a book is now the trend.
Many successful businesses have launched their business, or grew their business, by publishing a book.
How?
Types of editing
How do you know which type of editing you need?
Many people think that editing is simply checking a written document for grammar and typos. Yes, this is part of what an editor does, but there are many more aspects to the editing process that need to be completed for a novel or document to be ready for printing.