Harping On and On…
Harping on seems to be a favourite with Nigerian journalists. In fact if you google “harps on,” the first few headlines that come up are Nigerian. Some examples from the last month: “Osun harps on role...
View ArticleIs We Needing Good Grammar Anyway?
At EditIQ we are obsessed with correct grammar and clear writing in Nigeria, especially in business communication, in the press and on jobseekers’ CVs. In fact it is the reason we exist! So it was...
View ArticleNot on Seat: Only in Naija
There are some expressions that you only ever hear in our dear country, Naija. We love them although, officially, according to the rules of English grammar, they are incorrect. But there’s nothing...
View ArticleFor business writing that hits targets
Sign up now for EditIQ’s Effective Business Writing Workshop. - It’s intensive: Three full days of learning, reading, writing and feedback. The workshop is practical so come prepared to write…...
View ArticleSelf-publishing? Don’t forget the editor…
We like this article in The Huffington Post on “7 Signs That You’re Not Ready to Publish” (self- publish that is.) It’s about the challenges of self-publishing. Like if you are doing it for the money,...
View ArticleWriting with rhythm
Just because you’re writing for business does not mean it has to be boring! When you’re drafting a business report or proposal, or writing emails to clients and partners, try and spice things up with a...
View ArticleEffective Business Writing Workshop – November
Do you write a lot at work? Do you sometimes struggle to express what you need to say? Do you worry about striking a professional tone? Then sign up now for our three-day Effective Business Writing...
View ArticleDo you speak Latin or German?
You probably speak both. Because of the way the English language evolved, there are at least a couple of alternative words to express most ideas. And which one you choose could make a big difference to...
View ArticleConfused about hyphens and dashes?
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