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    Tag: copy-editing

    Fact Checking: Vital or a waste of time?

    I spend a lot of my time editing non-fiction; no matter how much I love fiction, the factual stuff takes up more of my time…

    Sara Donaldson November 13, 2017

    Stop the race to the bottom, value your writing services

    I need an editor … you’ll be rewarded I need an editor … you’ll get great exposure I need an editor … fast I need…

    Sara Donaldson October 30, 2017

    So you want to be a freelance editor? Tips from the coalface

    It is a truth universally acknowledged that book editors spend their days languidly leafing through the pages of books and occasionally waving a red pen…

    Daniela Nava October 1, 2017

    Your guide to using styles in Word

    Styles Make Your Writing Better Well, ok, they won’t make your writing better, but they make it a hell of a lot easier to format.

    Sara Donaldson September 21, 2017

    35 easy keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow in Word

    There’s a lot of talk among editors and wordy wordsmiths about using macros to help efficiency when you’re working. Truth be told, macros can be…

    Sara Donaldson August 26, 2017
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    Inclusive language: 3 rules for editorial best practice

    While the details of any book are important to get right, books about personal or sensitive topics require an extra level of attention to ensure…

    Alexandra Holmes August 19, 2017

    Anonymity and the copy editor: Is it time to be recognised?

    Here Sara Donaldson looks at the anonymity of the copy editor, why this is generally the case, and asks whether or not they should be…

    Sara Donaldson July 31, 2017
    1 Comment

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 2: expectations and implementation

    In Part 1: An industry of opportunity, Sophie Playle explored who self-publishes, why and how self-publishing has developed over the years, and what this means for…

    Sophie Playle May 23, 2017

    Working with self-publishing authors – Part 1: an industry of opportunity

    The self-publishing boom has happened and it’s here to stay. Options are increasing for writers choosing to take ownership of the publication of their books,…

    Sophie Playle May 7, 2017

    Difficult authors: 14 tips for editors

    Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. In a previous…

    Sue Littleford April 11, 2017
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    17 ways to annoy an editor

    Editors deal with all types of clients. Many of them are pleasant and easy to work with. Some can be very difficult. Freelance copy-editor Sue…

    Sue Littleford April 9, 2017
    12 Comments

    5 ideas to keep a freelance career interesting

    In the run up to the next BookMachine event on Wednesday (15th), ‘Outsourcing Uncovered:Managing, inspiring and evaluating your out-of-house workforce‘, Liz Jones shares her top…

    Liz Jones February 8, 2017

    Post-publication editing for self-publishing authors

    Louise Harnby is a professional proofreader and copy-editor who specializes in helping independent authors of fiction and non-fiction bring clarity and consistency to their books.…

    Louise Harnby January 29, 2017
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    10 ways for authors to save money on editing

    Lisa Poisso is a fiction editor and book writing coach working with independent authors and new authors seeking representation. Lisa helps emerging authors tune their…

    Lisa Poisso January 16, 2017
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    The world of words: 5 copyediting tips

    Laura Kemmerer is an Editorial Consultant with a passion for publishing. Under her business, Laura Cat Copyediting, Laura works with companies such as Limitless Publishing…

    Laura Kemmerer July 7, 2016
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