Editing

When my editor began sending me his edits, he said something that is great advice for all first time authors. “Don’t be put off by all the “red ink.” When you wrote this, you were focusing on what to write. My job is to focus on how you’ve written it.” The best tool to use…

There are three times that a hard copy review is beneficial. First is right before sending it to your editor, the second after the editing is complete (right before the final upload to get it printed) and the final is reading through your proof copy. There is something about reading words on paper that will…

I had not learned about active and passive voice until I attended a military prep school in my early 20’s. However, it was not until my editor worked with me on my book that I fully grasped the idea. Learning about active and passive voice came later for me while attending a military prep school…

Think about you’re own personal style. Do you always wear jeans? No matter what your job requires, you may never leave your house in anything but a short sleeve shirt. Boots? Sneakers? How about jewelry? Personally, I feel a bit off if I don’t have my rings on. This is what style is and every…

Choose the File tab and then click on Options. In the Word Options window select Proofing. Make sure the following options are checked: Flag repeated words Check spelling as you type Mark grammar errors as you type Check grammar with spelling Click on the Writing Style Setting box. I recommend using Grammar & Style. Peruse…