English Challenge for Editors and Proofreaders
140 characters isn’t many, is it? A tweet has to restrict itself to that number and so do the answers to this competition for existing and aspiring copy-editors and proofreaders.
What is good English?
We all know, or think we know, bad English when we see it. We cringe and recoil with righteousness festering in our narrow minds.
But could you define GOOD ENGLISH?
In 140 characters or fewer, we would like you to have a go on Twitter or in the comment section below. You can be serious or attempt to be funny. The best try will be posted within the next few weeks with your name attached if you like (or not, if you don’t).
If the writer of the published effort wants to do one of our proofreading and copy-editing courses that would be splendid and we would give him or her a 10% discount. If not, we just hope you have a bit of fun. We can’t promise to spot plagiarism but think it would be a bit sad. Good luck.
Good English blends social spelling, liberal punctuation, and conservative grammar.
A perfect brew: a delicate and harmonious medley of principles, and basic rudiments of language – Good English!
Good English communicates your intentions and leads your reader to postulate new theories and hypotheses of their own. It leads to exciting discoveries!
Good English grips all of our senses – sight, sound, taste, touch, smell and feelings. In short, it is music to our soul!
Good English is a way of expressing yourself , so that your words form a clear, precise picture
Good English isn’t bad English. Logicians always score big with high vacuity – ever true.
Good English, like a Full English, should be well constructed, full of flavour and keep you satisfied all day!
Clarity is at the heart of Good English. Simple, flawlessly accurate, it conveys meaning with structure and style. Most of all, it is clear.