Pimp the autocorrect feature in Word to save keystrokes. It’s easier than a macro! Type the desired text in a
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Tackling paralysis with soft edit and Note Stripper
When footnotes are a formatting nightmare, Note Stripper saves the day. End notes too. Also, Adrienne sings “soft edit” to help
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
Conquering Writer’s Paralysis
There are many times when you might encounter writer’s block. It might feel more like paralysis. A colleague called me
Customize page numbers on a PDF using Adobe Acrobat 9, X, or XI
(There are new instructions on using Acrobat DC.) When your file doesn’t start on page 1, it is helpful to
Changing formatting, signs you need a beta reader, infodump with style, and a peek at the writer’s process — Links Roundup
This week some particularly good blog posts came my way.
The Art of the Cold Call
The art of the cold call: target well have your key selling points in front of you It doesn’t have
Speak the first draft of your book
“The thing is, I’m a much better lecturer than I am a writer” said one person I am coaching. Well,
Office starter kit for the freelance editor
Before you get to work editing, there is key hardware and software you are going to need. This applies to
Master Word’s Find and Replace Function with Wildcards and Codes
Word info in my favourite links this week: One series on customizing Word, and two free resources that will help