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Alternatives to Paragraphs

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

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How to Make a Figures Manuscript

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.

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How to Make It Fit

Knowing standard length in the market is the first step in getting the copy to fit. Setting expectations is the next step. Find out more

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5 Steps for Effective Outlining in Non-fiction

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

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LOTW Oct 25–31

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

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Links OTW July 26–Aug 1

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

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Awarding collegial generosity, picking your POV, tackling dialect, & how long it takes to make a living editing

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

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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

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Back cover blurbs

Caroline Kaiser has some thoughtful suggestions about how to write a back cover blurb. Go read her advice on her blog. It can take weeks,

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Get your manuscript ready for the editor and save money on editing costs

Get your manuscript ready for the editor and save money on editing costs

I have good news for you — two bits of it, even! You can save money by doing a bit of editing yourself. You do

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