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How to Save Money on Editing Services
by, Jill Swenson
September 13, 2016

Many aspiring authors think they can’t afford to hire an editor. If your plan is to publish, then the truth is you can’t afford NOT to hire one. Anyone can call themselves an “editor,” yet not all editors are the same. There is no test or certification process. Be choosy when you hire one. Instead of looking for the cheapest rate, look for editors with… [Read More]

Filed Under: copula spiders, editor, Manuscript format, Paragraph indents, Passive voice, purple prose, Spelling & Grammar
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Good writing is rewriting
by, Jill Swenson
November 15, 2013
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You’ve polished your manuscript. Encouraged by friends and family who read earlier versions, you incorporated their feedback and suggestions into your final draft. Following a style guide, you also checked spelling and grammar. You’ve taken your work to the best of your abilities and are proud of your efforts. Then, you deliver the document to an editor for professional review. And that’s when self-doubt kicks in…. [Read More]

Filed Under: adversary, Advocate, book manuscript, constructive criticism, editor
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Memoir and memories: unvarnished truth
by, Jill Swenson
October 20, 2012

Many memoir writers worry prematurely about the people they plan to write about and whether they might take offense or be hurt by recollections and revelations of past events. Stop worrying. Start writing. Give them something to talk about, as Bonnie Raitt sings. For those who struggle to sit down and inscribe their personal memories, the internal editor kicks in as soon as they pick… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bonnie Raitt, editor, Give Them Something to Talk About, memoir, memories, The American Scholar, William Zinsser
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