Wouldn’t it be nice if I had some wise words or helpful tips to offer about avoiding avoiding?
Five things to expect from a copy editor
Hiring an editor is a significant step, so you need to be confident that they are right editor for you.
Toot toot! (that’s my own horn I’m blowing)
I’m pretty chuffed with this testimonial from first-time novelist Nic Scurry. We’ve been working together for about a year, from manuscript assessment to one-on-one workshops…
Helping new writers develop their craft
Some writers I work with haven’t done any writing classes or workshops, so they are unaware of the common mistakes new writers make, such as using filter words for action rather than letting the action speak for itself.
Can an editor read for pleasure?
I hear this question quite a bit. I have been asked it by students of a short course I teach and I’ve heard it…
The brain is quicker than the eye – why typos slip through
I had been communicating with a new client for a few days before he politely pointed out that name was spelt Bret, not Brett.
Why am I telling you this? Surely as an editor I should be more observant, I hear you say. And surely I should be keeping this kind of oversight to myself. You’re probably right, but I couldn’t resist. It’s a perfect example of how the eye can see one thing and the brain can see another.
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