Manuscript Editing
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
 Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This blog will help you learn the basic rules of em dashes and ellipses, and how to use them accurately in your work. While this blog will assist fiction writers most often, this is a useful skill to have in your writing arsenal. (more…)
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
 Editing your own work can oftentimes be a daunting task; however, there are some basic guidelines you can follow while writing and editing your work or that of others, which can make the process much less challenging. The following guidelines, as well as some accompanying examples, have been cited directly from William Strunk JR. and E.B. White’s “The Elements of Style: 50th Anniversary Edition“, a definite must-read for every writer and editor!
1. Form the possessive of singular nouns by adding ’s, unless it is the possessive of an ancient proper name. (more…)
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010
 Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This article will be the first in a series to help you enhance your writing skills.
Basic editing skills are a must for any writer or editor. Good writing is a hallmark of professionalism; unfortunately, it is also a chance to make a first impression upon a client, supervisor, or potential publisher. While not all of us are born excellent writers, (more…)
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
 A literary agent is the person who will champion your story and get it into the hands of the right people at a publishing house. But while literary agents are always looking for a great story, it’s important to remember they receive many, many manuscripts – and they can’t represent everyone. Their stack of query letters and synopses is called the “slush pile”, and you need to make sure yours finds its way out of it. (more…)
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
 Whether you’re a great writer or one who struggles, it is always important to improve your skills and take your writing to the next level. When it comes to writing an essay, there are 3 proven strategies that you can use to get ahead.
First, pre-planning and brainstorming is key. Although some people are able to write a great essay in one sitting or on the spot with a time limit, most GREAT essays took some time. Research your topic and write down or record any useful notes and facts. Plan out the order in which you will present your ideas in writing. (more…)
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