When readers pick up a great book, they see one name on the cover. The author’s. What they don’t see are the many invisible hands that helped bring that book to life. As a ghostwriter and editor, I’ve had the privilege of working behind the scenes on projects that have become published books. It’s a…
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When you’re planning your editing budget, it’s easy to focus on the total cost and forget the hidden advantage of volume. At majesco.co.za, we offer tiered per‑word rates, meaning the more words you bring, the less you pay per word. It’s not just generosity: it’s economics. The Logic Behind Volume Discounts Editing Type Typical Rate…
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1. An editor edits what you wrote while AI tends to rewrite it A human editor works with your sentences, paragraphs or even chapters: tightening a clause, cutting a redundant word, reordering for clarity. It strengthens your idea, in your voice, and you always maintain the right of veto or acceptance regarding your writing. AI…
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Your cat memes are doing more than making people laugh. Science says they’re building your friendships. It’s called pebbling — and it’s more meaningful than you think. The term is inspired by Gentoo penguins, who gift pebbles to potential mates as tokens of affection. Humans, it turns out, do something remarkably similar online. Organizational psychologist…
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Some carry two opposite meanings depending on context. They’re called contronyms, and they show up in business conversations every day. Three that might make you do a double-take: Sanction: The board sanctioned the new policy (approved it). The vendor faced sanctions for the breach (penalties). The same word with opposite outcomes. Oversight: She had oversight…
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In a world of endless scrolling and instant answers, two timeless practices, reading deeply and writing by hand, are proving to be powerful tools for learning, memory, and wellbeing. Recent research shows that these analogue habits engage the brain in ways digital shortcuts simply cannot. The Science of Deep Reading Why Handwriting Still Matters The…
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Researchers at Baycrest (Toronto) and the University of São Paulo discovered that literacy fundamentally alters brain activity even when people are simply listening. While earlier studies focused on how reading affects visual word recognition, this new work demonstrates that the act of learning to read rewires neural pathways involved in spoken language comprehension. Key Findings…
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In today’s fast-paced digital world, content creation faces unprecedented demands from AI tools, short attention spans, and global competition. Professional services like technical writing, ghostwriting, and deep edits stand out as essential for delivering clear, engaging, and polished work. Technical Writing’s Critical Role Technical writing bridges complex ideas and everyday users, making it indispensable in…
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