Of all the mistakes that can cause a book not to succeed, lack of professional editing is the most visible to publishers and readers. According to Bookbaby’s 2017 survey, 74% of authors who earned more than $5,000 in sales paid for professional editing. First-time authors, indie-published authors, and even multi-published authors can miss some essential steps of editing. Susan K. Stewart, a professional editor with more than fifteen years of experience and hires a professional editor for her books, will take you from self-editing to the final proofreading, and how to find an editor who is a perfect for you and your project.
This is the first part of a 5-Day Handbook on the Basics of Sentence Correction that will help you brush-up your basic grammar, especially that required to ace the SC section on the GMAT.
This is a required pre-read for our Sentence Correction course at CrackVerbal.
Jean Reynolds is a longtime English instructor, editor, consultant, and professional writer. She offers a new approach to building your writing skills and confidence quickly and efficiently. She is the author of "What Your English Teacher Didn't Tell You," a guide to excellent writing for tasks in school, college, the workplace, the community, and personal enrichment.
E-book Editing for Editors - PENCON 2021Susan Stewart
E-publishing is no longer a revolution; it is common. Many clients are asking editors about e-books and the e-publishing process. Susan Stewart will cover the details of editing for e-publishing and how to establish an e-editing business.
Everything I Need to Know is on the Internet?Susan Stewart
The wealth of information on the internet is amazing. It’s not called the “Information Super Highway” without good reason. But research is more than a search on Google. It still requires getting out of the chair and away from the computer.
Susan K. Stewart will take you back to the basics of research. She will show how to use original source documents, interviews, the stacks at the library, and other little-known resources. In addition, she shares some hints for effective internet research.
We hear it all the time. We should have a blog. Writing a blog article is the easy part, most of the time. It’s the blog part that baffles many of us. Susan K. Stewart, the blog coordinator for Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference, gives non-technical advice to start a blog using WordPress. From purchasing a URL to setting up a simple-to-use blog platform to writing the first blog post, Susan will give step-by-step instructions to get started. The new Gutenberg content managements is also discussed
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Editing Internet Content: Websites & BlogsSusan Stewart
Writing for the Internet has its own unique style, including style guides. Editing Internet content is different from editing articles and manuscripts. But don’t worry—no programming or technical skills are required to edit Internet content. Bloggers and other content providers are looking for editors. Susan will take you through the similarities and differences of editing print and Internet content. Then you can add one more skill to your editing business.
There are hundreds of curriculum choices, and thousands of suggestions, for homeschoolers. This presentation considers not just what are the choices, but also what each family should consider when making those choices.
Teaching science at home isn't impossible. A little creative and adventurous spirit will help any parent help their student through even the scariest of science classes and labs. Remember, science is playing around with things to find out what happens.
What is the most important thing for preschool aged children to learn? Reading or integrity? Arithmetic or godliness? "Wake Up and Small the Crayons" looks at how a child develops and how to teach important character qualities.
Is there a place for social networking in education? Homeschooling? For young people? Parents and teachers learn the facts of social media and how to help young people to use it wisely.
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This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
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Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Working with Your Editor - handout
1. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
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Copyright 2018
Working with Your Editor
Susan K. Stewart
susan@practicalinspirations.com
A book needs to be easy to read, enjoyable, understandable.
The purpose of editing is to provide a good reader experience.
Editing is more than finding typos and grammar.
Self-editing is the first stop.
Style guides
Chicago Manual ofStyle
Christian Writers Manual of Style
Associated Press Style Guide
Elk Lake Publishing style guide
Common problem areas
Passive voice
Tell not show
Favorite words, repeating words
Long sentences
Word count, word count, word count
Empty adverbs (—ly)
“You” instead of “we”
Non-rules from high school
Splitinfinitive
Don’t start a sentence with a conjunction
Don’t end a sentence with a preposition
Paragraphs are three to five sentences
No sentence fragments
Two spaces atthe end of a sentence
Who can discern his errors? Psalm 19:12
2. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
www.practicalinspirations.com
susan@practicalinspirations.com
Copyright 2018
Ready for an editor – a professional editor
Who is not an editor?
Finding an editor
Christian Editors Network
Editorial Freelance Association
Conferences
Fivver
Elance
Friends, writing group
Types of editing
Critique
Developmental
Substantive
Copyeditor
Proofreader
Specialties
Fiction
Nonfiction
Academic
Business
Internet
Magazine or newspaper
Hiring an editor
Fees
Type of editing
Contract or agreement
Fees
Payment
Deadlines
Delivery Method
Communications
Editing Process
Important rules
Word document
Standard format
Elk Lake Publishing style guide
3. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
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susan@practicalinspirations.com
Copyright 2018
Each editor has a process
Respectyour editor’s time
4. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
www.practicalinspirations.com
susan@practicalinspirations.com
Copyright 2018
Learn Track Changes
Important menu items
Track Changes off/on
Markup Options
Comments
Insertions & Deletions
Formatting
Balloons
Show Only Comments and Formatting in Balloons
Accept
Acceptand move to next
Reject
Rejectand move to next
Helpful options
Word Count
Preferences (under Markup Options)
Compare
5. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
www.practicalinspirations.com
susan@practicalinspirations.com
Copyright 2018
Susan’s Peeves
Exclamation points!!!! – These are reserved for strong emotions. We aren’tecstatic, frightened, or
overwhelmed thatoften. Exclamation points aren’t meant to be used for emphasis. Use italics, bold,or
underline instead.
Repeating words – Using the same word in the same sentence, or even the same paragraph is boring. We
are creative people.Find other words or even write the sentence and/or paragraph.
Gender neutral – Avoid s/he, he/she, or alternating gender pronouns. “They” is nota singular pronoun.
Wrong: The child wanted to play at the park. He/she asked his/her mother.
Correct: The child asked permission to play atthe park.
Exception to the rule: If writing to a specific audience,e.g. a men’s Bible study, use the appropriate
pronouns.
That vs. who – Both are pronouns. The mostcommon error is using “that” when referring to a person or a
group ofhumans. “That” refers to things and animals. “Who” refers to people.
Wrong: You are allowed to register yourself, your spouse, and your VAor team member, that will be
attending with you.
Correct: You are allowed to register yourself, your spouse, and VAor team member, who will be
attending with you.
That vs. which – “That” is restrictive; “which” is nonrestrictive. “That” further defines a category. “Which”
offers additional information. Acomma is used before “which.”
Wrong: My car, that is blue, is parked on the street.
Correct: My car, which is blue, is parked on the street.
Wrong: Cars, which are blue, should notbe parked on the street.
Correct: Cars that are blue should not be parked on the street.
More than vs. over – “More than” denotes a quantity; “over” is a preposition.
Wrong: The number of students is over 3,000.
Correct: The number ofstudents is more than 3,000.
Since vs. because – “Since” denotes time. “Because” is a reason for or why.
Wrong: I’m going to the airport since I’m flying to Europe.
Correct: I’m going to the airport because I’m flying to Europe.
i.e and e,g,
i.e. indicate an explanation or paraphrase is aboutto follow.
Some workers plan to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eighthours a day.
e.g. is an abbreviation meaning “for example.”
Grammar rules can be confusing, e.g.,comma rules, semi-colon uses, and homonyms.
“Google” and “friend” are not verbs.
Wrong: You can google my name to find my website.
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Practical Inspirations
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Copyright 2018
Correct: You can search with Google to fine my website.
Wrong: I’ll friend you on Twitter.
Correct: I’ll follow you on Twitter.
7. Susan K. Stewart
Practical Inspirations
www.practicalinspirations.com
susan@practicalinspirations.com
Copyright 2018
Resources
Chicago Manualof Style (CMoS)
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org
Associated Press Stylebook (AP)
https://www.apstylebook.com/
Modern LanguageAssociation (MLA)
https://www.mla.org/MLA-Style
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/11
Merriam-WebsterOnline Dictionary
https://www.merriam-webster.com/
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT AMAZON, GOOGLE BOOKS, AND OTHER BOOKSTORES (*EVERY
WRITER AND EDITOR SHOULD OWN)
*Proofreading Secrets ofBest-SellingAuthors by Kathy Ide
*Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by RenniBrowne and Dave King
Christian Writers Manual ofStyle (CWMS)
Yahoo Style Guide
TheArtful Edit by Susan Bell
Self-Editing on a Penny byAshlyn Forge
Editing Tips for Writers by Tyler Wagnerand James Ranson
The Flip Dictionary by BarbaraAnn Kipfer, Ph.D.
ORGANIZATIONS
Christian Editors Connection
https://christianeditor.com/
Editorial FreelanceAssociation
https://www.the-efa.org/
Self-Editing Checklist
http://www.ravenscourtpress.com/quick-reference.html