More Posts tagged with "Editing"
How Many Editors Does It Take To Produce A Well Written Book?
Many first time authors believe all their manuscript needs is a little editing, proofing and cleanup. To produce a good read, here's what they really need.
From Author To Editor: Making the Leap with Michelle Richmond
Michelle Richmond is not only a best selling author, she's an editor too. Here's how she made the leap and what she prescribes to aspiring author-editors.
Why Do Book Publishers Lock Up Most Of The Credit?
Open up any book on your shelf and examine the copyright-title page for credits. The list is woefully short: Publisher, author and in many cases cover design or photographer. I believe this lack of attribution leads to the (current) misguided notion that authors only need a cover design to release their book successfully. Why does this occur?
Recommended Books For Ambitious Editors
Regardless of what you edit, it’s a craft that requires life long learning. You’ll get most of it through your experience, doing the work. But sometimes, a good book on editing can kickstart your creative juices and give you tools to up your game. While I’m tempted to simply point you to The Elements of Style or the AP Style Book, I know you read these (again) every few years already. After all, you are a professional! So, I combed my network to find a few books off the beaten path.