writing  copywriting  editing for grammar and expression

when the right words are important

The third edition of Running Repairs for Your Writing is now available.

  • invaluable for work, study or business
  • conveniently arranged like a dictionary
  • helps deal with errors when there isn’t time for a grammar course
  • find the right word or expression – before your work goes public

Clear up whether that word should be but or however, or whether that sentence requires a comma, a full stop, a colon or a semicolon.

It was developed by an experienced writer, teacher, historian and academic with expertise in grammar, corporate and business communications, research, translation and production of a wide range of reports, books, advertisements, submissions etc.

The second edition is already in use at university, TAFE and secondary levels, as well as in EFL/ESL, adult education, literacy and vocational courses and in a number of small businesses.

With over 1100 entries, this book will help you with

  • words and expressions to use – and to avoid
  • English or English as a second or foreign language
  • easy-to-follow information about accurate expression
  • extensive index and cross-referenced practice and explanation sections

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