Is Proofreading Necessary?
Is proofreading really a necessary part of publishing a book? Yes, yes it is. But not everyone needs to hire a proofreader. Why? Let's...
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- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
8 Ways to Save Money on Editing
We all like to save money while enjoying quality goods and services. It's no different with editing. Editing can be quite pricey and...
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- Jul 7, 2020
- 4 min
7 Self-Publishing Tips
You've done your research into both traditional publishing and self-publishing, and you've decided self-publishing is for you. Now what?...
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 3 min
Authenticity Reading: Why Should You Care?
Words are important and can have a real, tangible impact on people. You likely know this, otherwise you wouldn't be reading a blog post...
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- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
NaNoWriMo Reflections
Have you heard of NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) takes place every November, and people try to write an entire...
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- Nov 26, 2019
- 2 min
Adverbs: Kill Them or Let Them Live?
Adverbs are a polarizing topic in the writing and editing world. Some people think we should eliminate adverbs altogether, and some...
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- Oct 29, 2019
- 2 min
What Is a Manuscript Evaluation?
Most people haven't heard of a manuscript evaluation, which is surprising and unfortunate because it's a cheaper way for authors to...
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- Sep 19, 2019
- 2 min
5 Podcasts for Writers
I've written a post about 5 Podcasts for Readers, but what about for writers? There are so many podcasts out there offering fantastic...
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- Sep 5, 2019
- 3 min
How to Emphasize Text in Fiction
One of the things I comment on the most when I edit is overemphasis. People love using exclamation marks and bolding text to make sure it...
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- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
Improve Your Writing: Cut Filler Words
Words have power. They can empower people and tear down civilizations, and they can also bore people to tears. Back when authors were...
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- Apr 29, 2019
- 4 min
How Much Does Editing Cost?
One of the hot topics in the writing and editing world is editing rates. How much do editors charge? How much should editors charge? Both...
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- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Finding an Editor
You know why you need an editor, and you know more-or-less what level of editing you need. Now how do you find an editor? Editors can...
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- Apr 15, 2019
- 2 min
Editing Life Savers: Style Sheets and Style Guides
Do you ever wonder how editors keep everything consistent when they edit? How do they know which spellings to use and whether an author...
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- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
Hyphens, En Dashes, Em Dashes, Oh My!
Photo: an example of proofreaders' marks for inserting a hyphen, an en dash, and an em dash. Most people use hyphens on a regular basis,...
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 2 min
Tackling the Semi-Colon
Oh, the dreaded semi-colon. I have heard people complain about using it since I was in high school. One of my teachers told us to avoid...
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- Mar 18, 2019
- 3 min
What Type of Editing Do You Need?
We've established that you need an editor no matter what kind of writing you do. But what kind of editing do you need? There are multiple...
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