As of late, there’s been a growing amount of discussion and tension surrounding the issue of typos and misprints appearing in major publications. The fact is just about anyone could have made these mistakes; however, these mistakes could have also just as easily been avoided. All it would have taken was an edit by a […]
How often do you contemplate the index when you pick up a book? We certainly use indexes, but how many of us really think about the mechanics of designing the index specifically for the book? And that someone constructed and wrote the index? Creating the index for a book has its challenges. The indexer determines […]
It’s not uncommon for there to be tension between the editor and the writer as they work together on a project. The writer may feel that the editor is insensitive while the editor may feel that the writer is overly sensitive and unreasonably defensive during their interactions. If a writer wishes to grow and improve […]
I often wonder if anyone grew up wanting to be an indexer because I have noticed that people usually get into the indexing profession via other jobs or interests. In 2001, I was strictly an editor. Then, when working in-house for a magazine, I branched into proofreading. Later, while taking courses to obtain a certificate […]
Transitions are the key to clarity, and making your writing flow well is important to your readers. Adding a few words or even passages can connect the gaps so readers can follow the story and understand your message. There are several types of transitions. Consider the ones below, and try using one or two that […]
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