June 01, 2017
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Examples of Transition Words
Transitional words or phrases are used in speech and in writing to link parts of a sentence. They create flow between
May 31, 2017
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When to Italicize a Title
It is often difficult to sort out when to italicize a title in our writing. There are so many types of content that it
May 20, 2017
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Publishing Your Doctoral Dissertation in ProQuest
You’ve finally finished your dissertation. Your committee has passed it, and everyone can call you Doctor; so what do
May 16, 2017
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Do You Know the Difference Between Affect and Effect?
Learn when to use affect and effect so you can prevent embarrassment. With just a few writing tips, you can better
May 10, 2017
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Writing for Publication: The Query Letter
You’ve finished your writing, and now you’d like to be paid for your hard work. Even though most writers are
May 09, 2017
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How to Write a Book Jacket Cover
Previously, I covered the why of writing book jacket copy. So now let’s roll up our sleeves and get into how to
May 05, 2017
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How to Write an Author Bio
Author bios are one way for the reader to get to know you, the author, more intimately. This snippet allows you to
May 01, 2017
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Why Should I Use a Professional Editor?
“I’m a good writer; I don’t need anyone else to read my stuff. Why should I use a professional editor?" Ever
April 30, 2017
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A List of Common Homophones
One thing every professional editor must be very clear about is the variant spellings and meanings of words known as
April 25, 2017
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Why Font Matters
Do you ever wonder why font matters in your text? Well, it says a lot more than you might think. In addition to being a
April 24, 2017
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Rules for Consistency in Writing Projects
Consistency in writing is tantamount. It is important as a writer to establish and use rules for consistency in your
April 22, 2017
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Finding the Right Literary Agent for Your Manuscript
A literary agent is a person who will champion your story. They will make sure it gets into the hands of the right
April 21, 2017
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How to Improve Your Writing Using Proper Capitalization
Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing,
April 19, 2017
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How to Get Good Book Jacket Cover Testimonials
How are you ever going to make your book stand out if thousands of titles publish every day? I’ve read that the
April 18, 2017
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Why Write a Book Jacket Cover?
Even the greatest story on the shelf can’t sell itself without solid packaging. That is a sad truth in book sales.
April 15, 2017
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Tips for a Successful Student Application Essay
Write an engaging college essay to make your application stand out! An excellent piece could help pave the way to a
April 13, 2017
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Set Up a Blog: Creating Your Own Virtual Writing Space
Set up a blog to promote your writing career. With either your website or using a free blogging platform, you can
April 12, 2017
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Seven Ways to Check Commas When Self-Editing
Editing your work can often be a daunting task. However, there are some basic guidelines you can follow while writing
April 11, 2017
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How to Write an Electronic Newsletter
A well-designed, easy to read, and interesting electronic newsletter can build a customer or organizational member
April 10, 2017
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Formatting Your Manuscript – How Does It Look?
So now that you’ve gone through the final edit of your work, you should consider formatting your manuscript before
April 03, 2017
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How to Submit Your Article to a Magazine in Four Easy Steps
How to submit to a magazine So you’ve written the perfect article on an amazing topic, and now you need to know
March 28, 2017
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How to Prepare an Excellent Manuscript
If you’ve just finished writing your novel and you’re ready to send it off to the publisher, be sure to read these
March 18, 2017
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Run-on Sentences
Run-on sentences never seem to end. Although they let us express so much of our thoughts in so many different ways,
March 17, 2017
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Fact-Checking Your Writing
One crucial aspect of professional editing is the process of fact-checking. Merriam-Webster.com defines fact-checking