7 strategies to handle disappointment as a writer
In a highly competitive publishing industry, unavoidably, authors must learn how to handle disappointment and rejection, so they do not affect their creativity and success. …
How to choose a style guide for your text?
When choosing a style guide for your text, consider the genre, field and publication format. Style guides such as AP, APA, CMOS and MLA serve …
Can you publish your book for free?
In a nutshell, yes, you can publish your book for free. Writing software, uploading a manuscript into a self-publishing platform and selling it online is …
What processes does book indexing include?
Indexing aims to create a well-crafted, easy-to-navigate and helpful tool for readers, leading them to the information they need to retrieve using the shortest, quickest …
What are the current line editing rates?
Line editing rates vary depending on factors like the editor’s experience, the complexity and volume of your manuscript and geographical location. For instance, the Editorial …
Why should writers care about language localisation?
From my perspective as an editor, it appears that writers might not always consider it when working on their book manuscripts. However, effective localisation may contribute to rendering their manuscripts more authentic and relevant. So, in this post, I am looking at language localisation, the key considerations for effective language localisation and its importance for authors.
About indexing — A few notes by a novice indexer
In this post, I discuss a few issues surrounding indexing that are close to my heart: what indexing and copyediting have in common, why we still need human indexers and if content lists are sufficient indicators the users can use to find the information they seek from the text?
How to write a self-help book that actually helps?
In this post, I share my findings about how to write a self-help book that can actually change lives inspired by my recent editing experiences. I also discuss my golden rule language in the self-help genre: be specific, respectful and aware of the impact your words may have.
Non-fiction book writing guide
A four-part guide created for non-narrative non-fiction and academic writers, touching upon (1) how to write a non-fiction book proposal, (2) how to structure a non-fiction book, (3) how to carry out a developmental edit of a non-fiction book and (4) how to self-edit a non-fiction book.
How to carry out a developmental edit of your book?
I discuss how to carry out a developmental edit of your non-fiction book, touching upon what developmental editing is, its purpose and its four components: content, structure, clarity and flow.
