Download or read book Proofreading Secrets of Best Selling Authors written by Kathy Ide and published by Lighthouse Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-25 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how best-selling authors proofread their manuscripts to avoid typos, inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and errors in punctuation, usage, grammar, and spelling. Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, by professional freelance author, editor, and proofreader Kathy Ide, is the essential go-to tool for aspiring and experienced writers and editors. This book includes all of the material from Ide's popular Polishing the PUGS book (now out of print), with added PUGS guidelines and helpful tips from multi-published authors on how to catch typos and other common mistakes. In Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors, Kathy Ide identifies the industry-standard references for books, magazines, and newspapers (which are different from the guidelines for other types of writing, such as college term papers). Using these official references, she highlights the most common mistakes writers make in the areas of punctuation, usage, grammar, and spelling (for which she uses the acronym PUGS). She also includes guidelines from The Christian Writer's Manual of Style for authors and editors who work in the inspirational market.

Download or read book Editing Secrets of Best Selling Authors written by Kathy Ide and published by Iron Stream Media. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful writers spend a lot more time editing than they do writing. They know that first drafts need extensive revisions to ensure their stories or messages come across clearly and effectively. In this book you'll find a wealth of suggestions from best-selling authors who have studied editing techniques and implemented them in their books, which have touched the hearts and lives of readers around the world. If you're an aspiring, beginning, or intermediate writer, this book will help you polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. If you're an established author, these tips can help you edit other writers' manuscripts, either in a critique group setting or as an editorial freelancer.

Download or read book Polishing the Pugs written by Kathy Ide and published by Upwrite Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many reference books do you have on your desk? A couple of dictionaries, several grammar books, two or three style guides? Wouldn't it be nice if you could have just one go-to book for all your editing needs? Well, now you can! Freelance editor Kathy Ide highlights the most common mistakes writers make in the areas of Punctuation, Usage, Grammar, and Spelling: PUGS. With punctuation rules from The Chicago Manual of Style (the industry-standard reference for books) and The Associated Press Stylebook (for newspaper articles), spelling and usage from the dictionaries recommended by both style guides, plus grammar tips from A Dictionary of Modern American Usage and The Wordwatcher's Guide to Good Grammar & Word Usage , this book has it all. There are even guidelines from The Christian Writer's Manual of Style for those who write for the inspirational market. This 2nd edition incorporates the changes made in The Chicago Manual of Style's 16th edition (© 2010). It's also been expanded to include issues that writers have mentioned they'd like to see addressed in the new Polishing the PUGS . If what you're looking for isn't in this book, and you have to look up a rule or a spelling, you can jot down what you find in the spaces provided throughout Polishing the PUGS. That way you'll have it at your fingertips the next time you need it. No matter what kind of writing you do, this book will help you polish your work in record time, leaving you more hours-and more desk space-to write.

Download or read book All About Copyediting written by K.J.Heritage and published by Sygasm. This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to add punch to your prose? Follow these 55 simple edits and improve your writing forever! Getting readers past page one, despite your ‘explosive, fast paced hitting-the-ground-running opening’, is what this guide is all about. Applying the 55 easy editing steps to your fiction will allow reviewers and readers to evaluate your novel purely on the strength of your story and not on clumsy and weak prose, overuse of adverbs, repetition, and flabbiness. And in the process, you will learn to become an experienced and competent editor. Use these 55 steps to: Find redundant adjectives and overused adverbs Banish boring words Learn dialogue writing Write characters more effectively Discover over thirty overused words and phrases such as that, it, up/down, was/were, had, even, got, etc. Reduce overuse of exclamations and the ellipsis Use italics, quotations, and capitalisation properly Target word pairs and homophones Improve your proofreading and editing skills Handle numbers and time effectively ...And discover more about flow, show not tell, writing tenses, dialogue handling and more. All About Copyediting will not tell you how to write a novel, nor how to write like Tolstoy, or any other author. It will certainly not explain how to write bestselling fiction, how to make money, or guarantee you marketing success. What it will guarantee, is to give your novel the best chance it can get in a tough, competitive, and new publishing world. BUY All About Editing and edit your way to success! REVIEW EXCERPTS "An indispensable guide for amateurs and professionals of any theme of word-based creation." "This is a very useful and easily understandeable guide for new writers trying to self publish" "A very useful tool to have on hand." "A must read for any writer to avoid sending a clanger of a draft to a reviewer or publisher! Great value." "The style is clear and accessible. This is a book that I have found invaluable as I rewrite and revise my fiction drafts. Highly recommended" "...gives you simple, clear rules and 55 easy steps to check your book for. It won't turn a poor writer into a great one, but it will help you avoid common mistakes and give you tools to turn telling into showing" "An extremely useful guide for editing manuscripts, written as a set of editing tips." "This is a great resource for authors. I have used it and it works. I highly recommend this book. Great!"

Download or read book The Pocket Book of Proofreading written by William Critchley and published by William Robert Critchley. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to freelance proofreading and copy-editing, with examples of proof correction marks and exercises with corrections supplied.

Download or read book The Art of Proofreading Editing Your Manuscript written by Dr Treat Preston and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proofreading and Editing: The Art of Proofreading & Editing Your Manuscript. This author's guidebook describes in simple terms the necessity of proofreading and editing your book's contents and the Importance of Perfection. The book discusses topics such as everyday editing, editors on editing; editing made easy, self editing for writers, proofreading vs. copyediting, and checking your manuscript. Written by bestselling author Dr. Treat Preston, his goal is to provide a simple and easy to follow guidebook that allows authors to master the art of self-editing while they build their careers towards employing professionals. Here is the TABLE OF CONTENTS... DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT: Introduction - Your Readers Expect The Best Chapter 1 - Perfection Is An Ongoing Process Chapter 2 - Editing Misconceptions Chapter 3 - The Difference Between Proofreading vs. Copyediting Chapter 4 - Text & Proofreading for Foreign Languages Chapter 5 - Proofreader's Marks Chapter 6 - Top Ten Things To Check In Your Manuscript Chapter 7 - The Meaning of Words Lie in the Feelings; Not in the Words! Chapter 8 - Nothing External Will Brand the Human Heart I Have a Special Gift for My Readers Meet the Authors Any person attempting to earn a living as an author of any genre needs to read this book. It is an enlightening read and a book that should be in every author's personal library.

Download or read book Capitalization Dictionary written by Kathy Ide and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do I capitalize north or not? When should church be capitalized and when should it be lowercased? What about earth? Or master's degree?" If you often find yourself asking such questions while proofreading your manuscript or someone else's, you'll find the answers right here. Kathy Ide's Capitalization Dictionary is an alphabetical list of words that writers and editors often wonder about when it comes to capitalization rules. Different reference books sometimes have different guidelines, so the Capitalization Dictionary identifies whether a word is capitalized or lowercased according to these industry-standard reference books: - The Chicago Manual of Style - Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary - The Associated Press Stylebook - Webster's New World College Dictionary - The Christian Writer's Manual of Style

Download or read book The Art of Style And Design For Editors and Authors written by Steve Taylor and published by Steve Taylor. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Art of Style and Design For Editors and Authors" is an essential guide for anyone involved in the world of writing, editing, and publishing. Authored by experienced technical manual writer Steve Taylor, this comprehensive book delves into the nuanced realms of manuscript preparation, style and usage, documentation, and much more. Each chapter provides in-depth coverage of vital topics like effective manuscript editing, mastering academic documentation styles, the strategic use of tables and figures, and the principles of book design and production. With a focus on clarity, accuracy, and relevance, the book offers practical examples and insights, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. It also covers the critical aspects of rights and permissions in publishing, along with a thorough exploration of grammar and punctuation. This guide is an invaluable resource for authors, editors, and anyone aspiring to master the art of writing and design in the technical manual sector. It's a journey through the art and science of writing, offering tools and knowledge to elevate your work from a simple manuscript to a polished and compelling publication.

Download or read book FIRST BOOK written by Kiruba Shankar and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming an author is a prestigious accomplishment. It has many advantages. It demonstrates your vast knowledge in a domain and establishes you as a thought leader. The New York Times quotes a research, which states that over 81% of people polled wanted to author a book. However, the reality is different. The majority of us never realize this dream. This book offers perfect solutions, tips and techniques to help you get your book out. It contains a comprehensive compendium of advice from authors who have won prestigious literary awards such as the Nobel Prize for Literature, Man Booker Prize and the Pulitzer Prize and have cumulatively sold multiple millions of copies. The goal of this book is to help you realize your long-term dream to write and publish a book.

Download or read book The Five Times I Met Myself written by James L. Rubart and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If you think fiction can’t change your life and challenge you to be a better person, you need to read The Five Times I Met Myself.” —Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of How Do You Kill 11 Million People, The Noticer & The Traveler’s Gift What if you met your twenty-three-year-old self in a dream? What would you say? Brock Matthews’ once promising life is unraveling. His coffee company. His marriage. So when he discovers his vivid dreams—where he encounters his younger self—might let him change his past mistakes, he jumps at the chance. The results are astonishing, but also disturbing. Because getting what Brock wants most in the world will force him to give up the one thing he doesn’t know how to let go . . . and his greatest fear is that it’s already too late. “A powerfully redemptive story with twists and turns that had me glued to every page. With a compelling message for anyone who longs to relive their past, The Five Times I Met Myself is another James L. Rubart masterpiece.” —Susan May Warren, bestselling author of the Christiansen Family series

Download or read book The Christian Writer s Manual of Style written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential tool for writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and marketers too.The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is an essential tool not only for writers of religious materials, but for their editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and even marketers. Rather than simply repeating style information commonly available in standard references, this newly updated and expanded edition includes points of grammar, punctuation, usage, book production and design, and written style that are often overlooked in other manuals. It focuses on information relating to the unique needs and demands of religious publications, such as discussions on how to correctly quote the Bible, how to capitalize and use common religious terms, and how to abbreviate the books of the Bible and other religious words. Also included are rarely found items such as:• an author’s guide to obtaining permissions• guidelines for using American, British, and Mid-Atlantic styles• discussions of inclusive language, profanity, and ethnic sensitivities• discussions of Internet and computer-related language style• a list of problem words• style issues regarding words from major world religions• a discussion of handling brand names in text• a list of common interjections• issues of type design, paper, copy-fitThis edition has been completely updated since the 1988 edition and contains more than twice as much information as the previous edition. This is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.

Download or read book 10 Secrets to a Bestseller written by Tim McConnehey and published by Izzard Ink. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the comprehensive guide that’s helped thousands of authors find self-publishing clarity. The world of self-publishing can be daunting at best; completely overwhelming at worst. From navigating those early days of writing and editing your manuscript, to finding the most effective marketing strategies, there’s nothing simple about putting your book out into the world. And you don’t just want to put your book out—you want it to flourish. On your own, that may feel like a stressful guessing game, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to. Wherever you are in the process, self-publishing veteran Tim McConnehey and his team of experts at Izzard Ink are here to help. Following along with McConnehey’s critically acclaimed guide, 10 Secrets to a Bestseller: An Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing, this workbook will help you take those crucial next steps toward success, walking you through the major tasks of self-publishing as you fill out detailed worksheets like “Do Your Research,” “Assemble Your Team,” and “Going to Retail.” You’ll end up with a personalized roadmap to your own project, and helpful strategies that you can revisit time and again throughout your publishing journey. No matter what your publishing goals are, the 10 Secrets to a Bestseller Workbook will help you figure out where you are now and where you want to go next.

Download or read book The Christian Writer s Market Guide 2015 2016 written by Jerry B. Jenkins and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 25 years, The Christian Writer’s Market Guide has been the most comprehensive and highly recommended resource available for Christian writers, agents, editors, publishers, publicists, and writing teachers. Wherever an author is at on the spectrum of writing—from beginner to seasoned professional—this book will help them find what they are looking for. This is the must-have tool for getting noticed and published and the ultimate reference tool for the aspiring Christian writer. Detailed listings for more than 180 book publishers, subsidy publishers, and self-publishers Detailed listings for more than 170 periodicals by category with rates of pay Detailed listings for literary agencies, writing contests, conferences, workshops, editorial services, and writers’ groups Extensive information on electronic and print-on-demand publishing 100 bonus pages filled with a wealth of how-to information, ideas, and tips

Download or read book How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method written by Randy Ingermanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowflake Method-ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story.

Download or read book Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies written by Suzanne Gilad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss. Balance between style and rules Master the art of the query Use proofreader symbols Edit and proof electronic documents Build a solid freelancing career

Download or read book 21 Days of Love written by Kathy Ide and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love can be found in many treasured relationships: boyfriend-girlfriend, husband-wife, parent-child … with a special friend, teacher, or pet … in the kindness of a stranger. We even have a national holiday to celebrate love. The greatest love ever known is God’s abundant love for us, His children. And He often demonstrates that perfect love through imperfect people. These stories represent all kinds of love. Woven through each story is the sustaining hand of our loving heavenly Father. On Valentine’s Day—and every day—whether your life is chocolates and flowers or loneliness and pain … let these stories fill your heart with hope, peace, and most important, love.

Download or read book The Watch on the Fencepost written by Kay DiBianca and published by Wordstar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A WATCH THAT TELLS MORE THAN THE TIME . . . This 2019 Eric Hoffer Award-winning mystery is the ultimate puzzle! A mysterious gold watch propels 27-year-old Kathryn Frasier into a quest to prove her parents' recent deaths were not an accident. But when she solves the mystery behind the watch, she uncovers a dark family secret and stumbles onto a trail of cryptic clues that lead her to a remarkable cast of characters, including an actress with a talent for disguises, a politician with a secret of his own, and a handsome businessman who shows a sudden romantic interest in Kathryn. But can she solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim?