Posts Tagged ‘firstediting.com’
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
 There are certain important things every writer should look for when hiring an editor. Not all editors and editing companies are created equal, so to sort through the editorial slush pile, there are things you can look for that will ensure a professional and positive editing experience.
One of the things writers must decide before looking for a book or document editor is whether or not to pay by the hour or by the project. Both exist in the editorial services field, but there is a strong argument for writers to choose the latter. Consider this: Say you hire an editor to edit your book by the hour. (more…)
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Monday, September 6th, 2010
 Finishing your dissertation is an important accomplishment. It is equally important to make sure that the dissertation is reviewed and carefully edited so that it is an accurate portrayal of your work and the subject matter. This blog will give you ideas and tips as to how to edit your work. Remember that employing a professional editor for a professional review of your work is always the safest route to choose. With that in mind, please allow this professional dissertation editor to give you some tips and tricks to editing your dissertation. (more…)
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
 Completing a dissertation is no small feat. Months of toiling over material and trying to find the way to convey a multitude of important points can leave you feeling exhausted. However, simply completing your preliminary writing does not mean that your dissertation is finished. Most doctoral programs require that a professional dissertation editor read and edit your work before submission, so that it is prepared for publishing. However, not all programs require this. This dissertation editor would like to pass along a few tips on how to help ensure the proper editing of your dissertation. (more…)
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
 Only when a writer and editor work together can copy editing be truly successful.
Basic copy editing takes teamwork. A writer and editor must work hand-in-hand — even if they’re a continent away from each other.
There are two steps to any professional writing process.
The first step is the writing, and besides all the great things going on in her head, the writer really needs to help herself here. Whether it’s a dissertation, a manuscript, or even just a business letter or web article, she has to have a plan in mind for what the finished product is going to look like. (more…)
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
 Almost anyone who writes something is looking for some kind of payoff. But to get the biggest return for what you write, you must do what it takes to make your work stand out. And that includes solid copyediting.
Almost anyone who writes anything is looking for some kind of payoff: a good grade on a paper or dissertation, advancement or approval at work, or publication. And to get maximum results, there’s often a cost. How much would you pay for good, professional copyediting? Well, what’s it worth to you to get the kind of payoff you want for your document? And what’s the cost to you if you don’t? (more…)
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