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Understanding Copyediting for Writers: The Technical Polish Your Manuscript Needs
When your manuscript is complete (post-developmental edit if you did one), the next step to check off your list is copyediting. This is the most familiar form of editing, and it’s also one of the most essential ones. What's more, a copyedit is not the same as having your manuscript proofread. Those are two very different services that tackle different issues at different stages of your manuscript . (I'm writing a post about proofreading which will come out shortly). A copyedi
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Developmental Editing: What Writers Need to Know
In this post I share information on what a developmental edit is, and when you might need it.
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Writer Resources: books, tools, and things that help me with my daily writing productivity
In this post I share productivity resources that help me with my daily writing and editing work.
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What It's Like to Write a Memoir (part 3)
Ten easy tips to make sure your memoir manuscript gets the best revision possible.
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What It's Like to Write a Memoir (part 2)
Memoir Writing Part 2, where we discuss, the positive things and surprises that came out of these author's memoir projects.
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What It's Like to Write a Memoir (part 1)
I've asked a few of my past clients to share their thoughts here, about their own memoir-writing journey.
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How I Wrote my Family’s Historical Memoir (Author Edward Kuehn interviewed by Linda Ruggeri)
Client Edward Kuehn shares with me thoughts about his memoir writing experience.
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6 Tips to Translate Your Work Effectively
6 quick tips on what you need to consider if you'd like to have your work translated.
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Self-Editing 101: Spotting Overused Words
Quick and easy tips for spotting overused words in your work, so you can elevate your writing.
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Should You Write A Historical Memoir?
Every family has a good story to tell. How do you know if you should write your family memoir? Let me share with you Ed's story.
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8 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer Before Hiring An Editor
Save your money and time by knowing these 8 things every writer should know about their work before hiring an editor.
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