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Tag Archives: fiction editors
Using Commas with As, Since and While
This is actually very easy, but people often get it wrong. Most people whack in a comma at the end of all opening clauses that contain a verb. In Australia, at least, this is not the right way to go … Continue reading
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Commas – inside or outside quotes?
In my work as a manuscript evaluator and developmental editor, it’s clear to me that writers are still having a lot of trouble with commas. One of the instances that always seems to cause confusion is the one where sometimes, … Continue reading
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The Thumbs Down Publishers List
What indie writer trying to juggle the demands (and costs) of cover design, ebook design, print book design, and possibly a full time job as well, hasn’t been tempted to toss the lot to one of those publishers who promise … Continue reading
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Ten Ways to Make Certain Your Novel Won’t be Published Traditionally
1. Don’t redraft on the grounds that you don’t want to lose the spontaneity of your work. 2. If you do decide to do the 8+ drafts necessary to make someone take you seriously, you insist on doing them online, … Continue reading
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