Category Archives: Manuscript Editing

Some Truths About Writing

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

There are a number of truths about writing. Here are are several: The easier it is to read, the harder it was to write. This is counter-intuitive. We see a figure skater make it look so easy, yet all we … Continue reading →

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Quiz in Formal Communication, with Answers and Explanations

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

Vocabulary Quiz #9: Formal Communication by Daily Writing Tips Image: Photofunia

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June 2017 Roundup: Manuscript Editing and Publishing

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

While I am away from my blog this week, I have selected and scheduled articles from several categories. A different theme or themes will post each day. Today’s roundup themes are manuscript editing and publishing. Below are selected articles. Manuscript … Continue reading →

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F Is for Fact-Checking

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

Originally posted on Write Through It:
Fact-checking is much in the news these days — or perhaps it’s the absence of it that’s much in the news. It used to be, and may still be, that top-quality magazines had fact-checkers…

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E Is for Ellipsis

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Originally posted on Write Through It:
An ellipsis is three dots. An ellipsis comprises three dots. (See, I have to show that I know how to use “comprise” in what used to be considered the correct manner.) An ellipsis consists of…

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I Is for Italics

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Originally posted on Write Through It:
After reading “E Is for Ellipsis,” my friend the mystery writer Cynthia Riggs emailed me. “I can hardly wait until u get to I,” she wrote. “I, I hope, will stand for ‘italics.’” This sentence…

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Self-editing: What are your options?

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Katie McCoach You’ve finished the first draft of your novel, now it’s time for revisions. We know that you’ll need a professional editor soon, but before that, what can you do…

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10 Tips For Editing Your Short Story

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Writer in Wedges So you have written your short story and cannot wait to release it into the world. But before doing that, it is important to take some extra time…

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Rewriting: An Overview of the Process

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Originally posted on MDellert-dot-Com:
“It is perfectly okay to write garbage—as long as you edit brilliantly.” — C. J. Cherryh The goal of the rewrite is simple, but not easy. You want your story to live. To accomplish this, it’s…

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4 Reasons Why Editors Are Underpaid

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

Originally posted on An American Editor:
A recent discussion on another forum lamented over how underpaid (undervalued) editing is, pointing out that neither authors nor publishers appreciate and are willing to pay for the expertise editors bring to a project.…

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