Category: Proofreading
The Art of the Draft
In any execution of a writing project, it is important to learn the art of the draft. Some people have a skewed idea of what it takes to get a project done. Very seldom is it a “one and done” situation when it comes to creating the perfect piece (what really is perfect any way?). […]
Read MoreGuides to Love: A Short List
I recently attended a manuscript workshop that was hosted by a friend. She had recently written a book (I edited it) and wanted to help others get started on their passion project. Of the many questions that I was asked as an editor, one stood out: which guides do I use when I’m writing and […]
Read MoreGetting Published
So, you wrote something magnificent and now you want to get it published. How in the heck do you do that? You’ve heard about E-Publishing and you know about publishing powerhouses such as Random House, Penguin, etc or maybe you want to be featured in your favorite magazine. Whichever way you want to go, here […]
Read MorePractice Makes Perfect
Practice makes perfect. We’ve heard that phrase from the time we were children. It was imparted to is by our parents and schoolteachers, printed in our textbooks and on worksheets, and followed us to adulthood. Whether or not you liked it as a kid, you later realized that there was truth in the statement–that no skill […]
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