Edge Editing and Content

31/01/2021

The updated/online Style Manual is now out of beta and live. This is a great resource for any content writers and editors, especially if you work with government.
https://www.stylemanual.gov.au

The standard for Australian Government writing and editing Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits or approves Australian Government content. Use it to create clear and consistent content that meets the needs of users. About Use Style Manual when creating Australian Government content. Acknow...

22/10/2020

It seems fitting that in 2020 I’m editing a thesis on disaster management.

19/10/2020

Very true.

Have a fabulous Saturday!

10/06/2020

Chatbots are increasing in popularity and it looks like voice bots is one of the trends.
http://ow.ly/A04j50A2pBv

Here’s a quick rundown at the chatbot industry trends we may witness in 2020

09/06/2020

How chatbots can help users during pandemics.
http://ow.ly/n8MB50A2qkz

The University of Sydney has developed a chatbot utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to help it handle the raft of COVID-19-related student inquires it’s fielding as a result of the pandemic, which has seen classes move online, facilities closed and students unable to attend university.

07/06/2020

Now that a lot of us have had the experience of helping our children learn at home; hopefully we have a greater appreciation for teachers, and apps that help learning. http://ow.ly/X81B50A0SGK

The educational sector has undergone massive changes post the proliferation of internet services in learning.

16/03/2020

Exactly me 😉

We can always do with a smile so we hope you enjoy this book loving sloth.

(Image source: Pinterest)

26/09/2019

I'm not a big fan of herbal teas. I have almost finished narrating an audiobook and my voice is getting sore and milky tea is a no no, so ginger and apple tea is helping me through the last chapter.

07/07/2019

This accurately illustrates the writer/editor relationship, right down to the wine!

30/06/2019

A great article on the importance of storytelling. http://ow.ly/cUmM30p2cZo

“The most powerful person in the world is the story teller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation…

20/06/2019

Warm and fuzzies for us readers...

Study has shown that book readers who read about fiction, drama and romance are nicer, empathetic and kinder.

13/06/2019

Chatbots don't take away from human interaction but add another opportunity for you to inform your customers.

In this age of rapid technological advancement, chatbots are one product taking the market by storm. Their applications are easily…

21/05/2019

Word of the week - coin of the realm (noun): the legal money of a country.

04/04/2019

Word of the week: cattywampus (adjective) - not lined up or arranged correctly or diagonally.

05/02/2019

This was me Sunday night. As I get older it gets harder to recover from a severe lack of sleep.

Insomnia

03/02/2019

Word of the week – raddled (adjective): being in a state of confusion: lacking composure.

03/12/2018

Interactions with chatbots are increasing and so is the need to content. My 3 tips to writing better chatbot content can help you deliver your message.

03/12/2018

Word of the week – verbose (adjective): using or containing more words than are necessary.

18/11/2018

Word of the week – exculpate (verb): to clear from alleged fault or guilt.

15/11/2018

Am I the only one sad that toxic is the word of the year? Not because of the word but because it was used enough times about horrible events over the past year.
http://ow.ly/UqYR30mDuJk

What single word best captures the tone of the past year? Oxford Dictionaries says it's "toxic".

12/11/2018

Do you need to write content for your own chatbot or interested in becoming a chatbot content writer? These tips might help :http://ow.ly/xNVT30mAT6b

3 tips to write engaging chatbot content. Chatbot best practice writing.

06/11/2018

Do you start singing when listening to music while trying to work or study? So do I, so I created a playlist of music without lyrics that I use when writing and editing. Now the only problem is stop trying to be the conductor!

Music that won't break your concentration.

02/11/2018

Some of these ring true.

30/10/2018

With many months spent writing content for a chatbot going live at the end of the month, I really hope the end-user experience is as good as the testing feedback has been.
http://ow.ly/cq5H30mr8tT

Winning over potential chatbot users is no easy task, but it can be done with the right mindset and approach

30/10/2018

A compelling argument. What do you think?
http://ow.ly/Ho0r30mqczY

Signs outside cafes and expert grammarians agree: we'd probably be better off without them.

28/10/2018

Word of the week – fugacious (adjective): lasting a short time.

26/10/2018

My latest blog post: content writing for chatbots.

Content writing for chatbots. Canberra-based content writer specialising in succinct chatbot scripts.

22/10/2018

Word of the week – de rigueur (adjective): strictly required, as by etiquette or usage.

17/10/2018

More writing tips and tricks.
http://ow.ly/csPk30mggbL

If you want to start creative writing, here are some tips on story writing to get you off on the right foot. All you need is an idea and some writing structure.

15/10/2018

Word of the week – Crapulous (adjective): 1: marked by intemperance especially in eating or drinking; 2: sick from excessive indulgence in liquor.