Five brain hacks for tricking yourself into seeing text with fresh eyes are covered in this episode, an adaptation of
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HTML for copy editors (and XML too)
As digital products take over the publishing field, copy editors and other publishing pros will find that adding basic HTML
What to do with an edited Word file
So you got the manuscript back from the copy editor or proofreader. Now what? Well, it’s time to check the
Autocorrect with formatted text in Word, an alternative to macros
Pimp the autocorrect feature in Word to save keystrokes. It’s easier than a macro! Type the desired text in a
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
Create a Word file from a PDF
You might need to convert a PDF back to text to get a word count, to create the next addition
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