I work as a developmental editor. I also do line editing, sometimes also called copy editing. The latter involves cleaning…
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Working With A Book Designer: 10 Tips for Success
If you have decided to self-publish your book, you must now consider an essential part of a successful self-published book:…
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9 Reality Checks for Writers Considering Self-Publishing
What does it really take to produce a best-selling self-published book? A lot of hard work and a professional attitude…
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Learning to Love Passive Construction
When I contacted Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the How To Do It Frugally series, to contribute to WNFIN again this…
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5 Nonfiction Book Writing Mistakes and Their Solutions
Now that you are well into your Write Nonfiction in November (WNFIN) project, let’s take some time to focus on…
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The Importance of Editors When Independently Publishing Work
Do publishers provide authors with enough value to justify traditionally publishing books? Seth Godin must not think so anymore—or at…
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Your Published Work Reflects Your Level of Professionalism
Writers must remember that every time they publish their work, they put their professionalism on the line. That means that…
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Why You Shouldn’t Publish Your Manuscript Without an Editor
As a nonfiction editor, as well as a writing coach and publishing mentor, I’ve seen a lot of manuscripts come…
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For Grammatically Correct Writing, Don't Write as You Speak
I have been accused of being an old-fashioned editor. I edit or correct grammar and punctuation the way I’ve always…
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