Whether you have a manuscript in hand or are trying to get started on one, picking an organizational principle can be a big step in
Category: how to write a book
Review: The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction
Working through every page of Schneider’s book with your manuscript in hand would be a most excellent step. It might save you a ton of money in the editorial process and would definitely make your book “more ready” for publication.
Alternatives to Paragraphs
A big block of text can be impenetrable to the reader. But there are techniques we can use to make the prose easier to take
How to Make a Figures Manuscript
The terms figure and visual are often used interchangeably. For each visual in the product, there will be a separate entry in the figures manuscript.
How to Make It Fit
Read the updated post. Knowing standard length in the market is the first step in getting the copy to fit. Setting expectations is the next
5 Steps for Effective Outlining in Non-fiction
Not only can outlining help lubricate your writing, it can save you huge time and effort (by avoiding unnecessary writing and by helping you focus) and
LOTW Oct 25–31
This week’s roundup of scary internet stuff for publications people and science types (lots of science this time): collective nouns for the spooky and
Links OTW July 26–Aug 1
The Jetsons as predictors of the future; honesty that spelling and formatting matter, from a journal editor; kill your darlings, no matter how big; the history
Awarding collegial generosity, picking your POV, tackling dialect, & how long it takes to make a living editing
Some weeks have more than their share of great content. This week, I’ve got two links for writers and two for editors. POV: omniscience
How to publish your book, the options
Wondering how to get your book out there? There are a range of paths you can take, from traditional publishing on through to complete DIY. This