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Category Archives: Manuscript Editing
Some Truths About Writing
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
Posted in Manuscript Editing, Publishing, Writing
Tagged author invisibility, books, education, skill, statistics, writing
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Quiz in Formal Communication, with Answers and Explanations
Vocabulary Quiz #9: Formal Communication by Daily Writing Tips Image: Photofunia
Posted in Manuscript Editing, Writing
Tagged articles, editing, editing tips, essays, formal communication, formal writing, writing tips
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June 2017 Roundup: Manuscript Editing and Publishing
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
Posted in June 2017 Roundup, Manuscript Editing, Publishing
Tagged e-books, editor, hybrid publishing, manuscript, novel, publication, readers, story
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F Is for Fact-Checking
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…
Posted in Manuscript Editing
Tagged editing, facts, journalism, non-fiction, references, research, writing
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E Is for Ellipsis
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…
I Is for Italics
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…
Posted in Manuscript Editing, Writing
Tagged #atozchallenge, AP stylebook, author's voice, Chicago Manual of Style, computers, design, fiction, Publishing, reading, style
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Self-editing: What are your options?
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…
Posted in Manuscript Editing
Tagged authors, books, editing, editing process, fiction, manuscript, Publishing, reading, self-editing, writers, writing
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Rewriting: An Overview of the Process
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…
Posted in Manuscript Editing, Writing
Tagged manuscript, novel, revision, rewriting, rewriting process, writing tips
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4 Reasons Why Editors Are Underpaid
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.…
Posted in Manuscript Editing
Tagged An American Editor, business of editing, editing, manuscript, Richard Adin
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