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Johnathan Clayborn

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 41.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 107.0
  • Total Questions 291
 I can answer a broad range of questions about both academic and creative writing. I can answer questions about APA format, research and references, essay structure and more. I am particularly helpful in the areas of character development, storyline development, etc. and I can provide authors with an array of tools to help them organize their work.

Jannie Balliett

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 11.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.7
  • Total Questions 834
 Any question relating to writing and grammar.

Atif

Pakistan
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 49.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 42.2
  • Total Questions 46
 I can assist students in grammar, syntax, sentence structure and words selection. I am particularly interested in proofreading academic and professional writing including letters, applications, memos, minutes of meetings, reports, home assignments etc. I have thoroughly read standard English idioms and phrases. I can also offer help in translation from Urdu into English and vice versa.

Brian

Japan
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 131.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 115.1
  • Total Questions 56
 Anything to do with word usage and/or grammar, plus the fundamentals on almost any type of writing (especially creative writing, such as poetry, short stories, movie/dramatic scripts, etc.)

Martha Beth Lewis

U.S.
Available
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  • Response Time(hr) 12.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.3
  • Total Questions 1127
 I will answer questions having to do with grammar, plurals, punctuation, capitalization, mood, person, tense, and so on, as well as word usage and word choice. If you want a quick answer to a specific question, particularly if you wish to use formal American English for business or academic purposes (MLA), I can give you a timely response. I also can address word choice, clarity, structure, and similar concerns involving English as a second language. If you want advice of a deeper editorial nature (e.g., substantive [line] editing), please consult an Expert who offers this sort of assistance; I do not offer this sort of assistance.

Roy Johnson

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 8.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.7
  • Total Questions 337
 I can answer questions on English language, grammar, writing skills, and study skills. I am particularly experienced in the writing skills required for academic essays, term papers, reports, dissertations, and post-graduate theses.

Mitchell W.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 44.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 88.7
  • Total Questions 711
 I can answer questions involving grammar and editing and also formatting. I can help others with ideas for writing and am experienced in proofreading and checking content. My main strength would be checking over rough drafts and helping develop them into final drafts. I also work at 2 local newspapers as a reporter where English and writing skills are required.

Jerry Leone

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 13.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.3
  • Total Questions 6031
 I`ve taught writing or some aspect of the English language for nearly 35 years. I can answer nearly any question on grammar, usage or meanings of words above dictionary usage. An avid crossword fan and writer, I can also answer questions about business presentations and resumes.

Ted Nesbitt

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 6.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.2
  • Total Questions 7585
 I am the bibliographic instruction and reference librarian at a public college. Some members of the English department recommend me to their students. I offer assistance in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development. My master`s thesis concerns William Faulkner`s tragic novels. I formerly taught advanced placement English at two schools in the Philadelphia area.

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2013-05-20 Re: documents:

James:    You can take a document that is ON your computer and upload it as an attachment for an e-mail message you are sending.    The document on your computer must exist in a format that is capable

2013-05-19 Let someone down - turn someone down:

Dear Paolo:    Is there any difference between "to LET someone down" and "to TURN someone   down"?    *** Yes.  The MAIN meaning of "letting someone down" is that you are disappointing that person.   

2013-05-18 feeling, emotion:

Dear John,   Please forgive my delay in answering. Life does not always adhere to my best-laid plans and  intentions!:(     This is so difficult to explain, but I'll sure give it a go: On one hand, "emotion"

2013-05-17 'Shall' and 'will':

No native English speaker would say "Accidents shall happen"    They might say "Accidents will happen"    In other words "Accidents do tend to occur"    "The company will oblige ..." means "The company

2013-05-16 FICTION - THOUGHTS:

Hi Michael,     If you are consistent about the use of italics it should not be necessary every time. I would probably do it the first couple of times that it happens to let the reader know what's going

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