Writing and editing
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Proofreading or self-editing checklists
It can be helpful to use a checklist when proofreading or self-editing a manuscript. First, ask…
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Apostrophes and time
Recently I was reading my local community magazine, and noticed that some advertisements, stating the years…
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Head-hopping
Head-hopping is when narrative perspectives change from one character to another without warning when writing in…
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Commenting on manuscripts
When proofreading, I keep comments to a minimum, only commenting on punctuation that affects the whole…
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Authors and readers
As an editor or proofreader, you provide a stepping stone between the author and the reader.…
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Wired for Story review
I recently finished reading Wired for Story by Lisa Cron. Every chapter has useful, actionable advice…
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Sometimes you need something obvious to be said in a different way
Sometimes you need something obvious to be said in a different way. I recently finished reading…
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Overthinking
Does anyone else struggle with overthinking? I think wanting everything to be just so as a…
Laura Antram Editing 