10 Effective Tips You Can Use for Proofreading and Editing
Proofreading and editing services go hand in hand in making your write-ups more polished and credible. While some may use the terms ‘proofreading’ and ‘editing’ interchangeably, it is worth noting that each of them serves different purposes. You may use one service but having both services will add gravitas to your writing. Proofreading and Editing […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional Editors
Lexcode Philippines has always been recognized as one of the country’s top translation companies. But in the past few years, its other services, including English editing, have also made their mark in the language industry. The company’s team of professional editors, each backed by years of considerable experience handling different file types, can assist you […]
5 Most Common Holiday Greeting Card Mistakes
It’s Christmas time once again – a merry-making and gift-giving season, and a chance to spend time with our family and friends. It is also that time when we send out holiday greetings to those dear to us. But in the digital age we live in and with the easy access to different social media […]
5 Ways of Forming New English Words
English, just like any other living language, is dynamic. As civilizations progress, the language that people speak changes along with it. Intentionally or not, people invent new words every now and then to better express what they mean or just for the fun. Words like “adorkable,” (being socially inept in an endearing way) and “hangry” […]
Why Professional Editing Is Important for Companies and Businesses
Effective written communication is essential in today’s competitive business world. How a company or a business looks on paper can either make or break its reputation. An impeccably written and concise corporate or business document—such as a company profile, business presentation, company brochure, and business proposal—conveys professionalism to potential clients and investors, which, in turn, […]
Lessons for Fresh Graduates: Taking Risks, Battling Fear, and Starting Anew
A little over a month ago, I decided to take a huge risk. I’ve always been a firm believer that if you do not take chances and chase your own happiness, there is a possibility that you will live a life full of regrets. That risk I took led me to Lexcode Philippines, an ISO-certified […]
8 Typos You Won’t Believe Were Once in the Bible
As one of the most popular, and powerful, books of all time, the Bible has been seen by most people as a collection of sacred scriptures that are never wrong; but it looks like a few errors managed its way to the holy book. Here are eight blunders that will surely make you question how […]
Top 5 Reference Books for Editors
As one of Lexcode Inc.’s editors, I proofread, copy edit, or even rewrite documents written in English—academic, corporate, legal, medical, promotional, and scientific files, just to name a few. As such, I have come to familiarize myself with different reference books that help me in my daily mission to effectively deliver high-quality documents. Among the […]
When Words Stop to Mean What You Think They Mean
When something is cool, you think it’s hip, modern, or in. But did you know that this word originally meant “a measure of butter amounting to about 40 lb.” or a “butter container”? Welcome to the confusing world of words! Through usage, words change their meaning over time, often morphing into something that one would […]
Be the Voice: 5 Tips for Aspiring Voice-Over Talents
People often describe their dream job as one that lets them earn while enjoying what they love to do. Voice-over talents are some of the people blessed with this perk. In fact, they can even pursue their other passion or interests as they do not need to be confined in just a single office. They […]
