Cautious Words Blog

Spotting and fixing typos

We all make small mistakes in our writing from time to time. The trick is to jump on any typing errors (or typos) before they are allowed to escape into the world! Here are a few common typos to watch out for and some tips on catching them… Common typos: Double words: Inadvertently doubling-up on […]

Structuring a piece of writing

A key part of getting your message across in a piece of writing is to make it easy for readers to process the information. One of the most effective ways to do this is to structure your work so that your audience can follow the ‘narrative’. Here are a few tips on improving the structure […]

Simple tips for self-editing

Using too many words can drain clarity from text, causing it to lose meaning and reducing its overall readability. If you’re looking for simple ways to improve your writing, start by looking at what you can cut out. Wordiness & lack of clarity Take a look at this paragraph: ‘After carrying out my review of […]