Punctuation is supposed to make our writing clearer, right? But sometimes, the “rules” we’ve been taught about punctuation are less about clarity and more about tradition—or worse, myths that refuse to die. Just like zombie grammar rules, these punctuation myths still lurk in classrooms, style guides, and editing notes, making writers—and sometimes even editors—second-guess themselves […]
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When writing and editing content, you may assume that Google Docs would be a favorite tool due to its cloud-based accessibility and collaboration features. However, many editors, including me, prefer other platforms, and some have developed a love-hate relationship with Google Docs. Don’t get me wrong. I use Google Docs for writing on a regular
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Writing is more than just putting words on a page; it requires consistency, clarity, and adherence to certain standards. This is where style manuals come into play. Whether you’re a writer, editor, or part of an organization, understanding and using a style manual can ensure your writing meets the desired standards. What Is a Style
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If you’re wrapping up the writing portion of publishing your book, you’re probably wondering how to find the right copyeditor for your nonfiction book. Selecting the right copyeditor for your nonfiction book is a crucial step in the publishing process because you want to work with someone who has the appropriate skills, experience, personality, and
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You’ve written your book, but don’t stop just yet. You still need to write a nonfiction book blurb that will encourage potential readers to part with their hard-earned cash! Arguably some of the most important words you will write, your book blurb is one of the three main elements potential readers look at when deciding
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The thought of working with a copyeditor can be overwhelming if you’ve never done it before. Sending your manuscript to a copyeditor is exciting because you’re moving on to the next stage of the process and getting one step closer to publishing your book. It’s also nerve-wracking because you may be spending a lot of
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Self-publishing a book can be a confusing process. There are likely dozens of terms you’ve never heard before! When you publish the traditional way through a publishing house, they look after a lot of the steps of publishing a book for you, but when you’re self-publishing, you are responsible for coordinating every single step. It’s
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We’ve all read books–probably hundreds or maybe even thousands of them over our lifetime if we’re avid readers. But unless you’re a seasoned author, have you ever really thought about what makes up a book? What is the anatomy of a book? In this blog post, I’ll cover what the different parts of a book
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Ah, the conclusion. Arguably one of the most difficult parts of a book to write! You’ve done all the hard work of organizing your thoughts into a cohesive and persuasive book that will keep your readers engaged throughout. You don’t want to fall at the final hurdle and write a lackluster conclusion. In this blog
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What Is the Back Matter of a Book? The back matter of a book refers to the content and sections that appear at the end of a book, following the main text. It typically includes various sections and elements that provide additional information, context, and resources to the reader. What Goes in the Back Matter
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Although many readers skip over the front matter of a book, it can include some very important information, such as the names of the author and publisher and the copyright information. If this is your first book, you might be struggling to figure out what goes in the front matter of your book. There are
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Did you think writing the content of your book was all you had to do? There’s a little but more work to do before you have your published book in your hands! One of the first things you’ll need to do after writing the main content of your book is writing the front matter and
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Have you ever been told that you’d make a good writer? Do you have a way with words? If so, you’ve probably wondered “How can I make money writing?” In the past, there has been a stigma around being a writer. People have always said that you can’t make money writing. You will live in
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Do you love to write but think you can’t make money as a writer? I’m delighted to be the bearer of good news: there are lots of different types of writing jobs and many of them are quite lucrative! There has always been the belief that all writers are broke, but that’s really not the
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Every writer needs an editor. But how do you know what kind of editor you need when there are so many different types of editing? Not every manuscript or document will need to go through all the levels of editing. Some will need help with structure and tone; others can skip that part but will
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Want to improve your grammar knowledge so you can communicate better or use your skills to make money from home? In this Grammar Lion review, I’m diving into one resource that can help you achieve those goals. Grammar is a tricky thing, even for proofreaders and editors. Many of us think we’ve got it down
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Are you ready to have your document edited, but you’re confused as to what level of editing you need? Does it really matter? Aren’t copyediting and proofreading the same thing anyway? Nope! People often get them confused. Let me explain the difference between copyediting and proofreading and help you make the right choice. WHAT DOES A
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