Posted on 11 April 2010. Tags: Manuscripts, Nonfiction Book, Paragraphs
Do you admire people who do what so many only dream of—write a definitive nonfiction book on a subject they care passionately about ?
These experts also care enough to turn their manuscripts over to an editor for improving structure, tone, clarity, word choice, and more. Yet even with all these elements smoothed out, they can undermine their whole effort if they craft their writing strictly from their own point of view.
If it’s all about you, the writer, it’s time to ask: Who’s this book for, anyway? Continue Reading
Related Posts:
Posted in Book Writing
Posted on 12 March 2010. Tags: Audience, End Result, Key Words
As you revise, proofread, and finalize what you’ve written, whack all the extra words you can to sharpen your message in compelling ways.
Eliminate extraneous phrases such as:
“there is” and “there will be”
e.g., There will be many candidates who are already planning to move. Better: Many candidates may be already planning to move. Continue Reading
Related Posts:
Posted in Book Writing
Posted on 04 March 2010. Tags: Advertising, Headlines, National Publications, Predecessor
HUNT’S HEADLINES comes from my buddy Todd Hunt who’s dedicated to wrapping communication lessons in laughter. He’s a guy who notices the humor in the little things, then sends his commentary out into the world (or at least to his subscriber list). (Sign up at http://www.toddhuntspeaker.com)
This recent entry tickled my funny bone: Continue Reading
Related Posts:
Posted in Book Writing
Posted on 02 March 2010. Tags: Audience Demographics, Back Matter, Book Content, Bookstore, Manuscript, Market Niche, Peer Reviews, Professional Editor, Professional Image, Professionalism, Self Published Books, Target Audience
Finding the right editor for your manuscript helps you feeling confident you’ve got a good match and comfortable that your editor understands what you want to accomplish.
How do you start this match-making process? By first seeking a reputable editor who understands the type of book you have written. If your book is business or self-help, for example, choose an editor experienced in these genres who has been a pro for a decade or more. Check to see that this editor has worked with both traditional and self-published books over the years. Spending time reading that person’s website should give you clear answers and reveal a high level of professionalism (or not). You want your writing to reflect a professional image that comes from expert editing; an editor’s website is your first clue. Continue Reading
Related Posts:
Posted in Book Writing
Posted on 19 February 2010. Tags: Common Grammatical Errors, English Language, Ezine Articles, Hot Topic, Incorrect Grammar, Insights, National Punctuation Day, Similar Words, Spellings
Recently I learned what a hot topic grammatical errors can be when one of my favorite blogs, Article Writing and Marketing Insights from Ezine Articles, took a subject close to my heart and made it relevant to everyone who writes.
Within 24 hours of posting “Avoiding the (6) Common Grammatical Errors That Make Authors Look Du…Unprofessional,” the blog received 776 views and 93 comments. That’s evidence of how “hot” the topic of incorrect grammar can be!
The blog post started: Continue Reading
Related Posts:
Posted in Book Writing
