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For all the SEO writers out there 🤣 Use strong verbs. Question every appearance of the verbs “to be,” “to do,” or “to have.” “Very” weakens what it modifies. Delete it. A semi-colon links two complete sentences; it reinforces and seems to prove their connection. If it sounds literary, it isn’t. Remove the boring stuff. Nothing is ineffable. Make the effort: Write the stuff that’s hard to articulate. “Said” is always enough. “Chuckled,” “smiled,” “ranted,” “explained” … all of them are too much. Don’t find synonyms, and drop explanatory adverbs from attributions. This list of writing rules is lifted shamelessly from Neal Allen https://lnkd.in/eASAYT5q

👊Friday Fist Bump Shout-Out: "Maybe my manuscript should just be trashed." "It's garbage." I disagree. Yes, without ever having seen your manuscript, I disagree As long as you're willing to put in the work, any writing project is worth developing. Even if you never publish it, you learn from the developmental stage. Don't trash your manuscript if you haven't taken the revision seriously! And I mean seriously. Reading through your manuscript and fixing a few things here or there is not really self editing. Learn new writing skills, and then dive into your revision, applying what you learned. Yeah it's hard work! You may need to rewrite that manuscript so many times, it is practically brand new. But you either got your manuscript ready for an editor OR You learned a lot from the process and are ready to write your next much-better manuscript. #indieauthors, check out “Writer’s Doubt: Should you keep working on this manuscript?” by Lisa Poisso. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠? See my favorite takeaway and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 in the first comment. #FictionHelp ------------------------------ I’m Katie, 👋 a work-from-home 👨👩👧👦mom, savvy 👩💼business owner,📢public speaker, and ✎ developmental editor and copy editor for indie authors, fiction and nonfiction. Check out my offers found in the featured section of my LI profile: ✔️ Courses and webinars for freelance editors on running your editorial business like a pro ✔️ Project data tracker for freelance editors to track metrics, marketing, projects from start to finish, and client interactions; to schedule projects; and to calculate quotes ✔️ Finance business tracker for freelancers to configure taxes, track gross and net, categorize expenses and more ✔️ Free webinar for authors on what to expect from the editing process ✔️ Webinars for authors on various writing craft tools ✔️ Free sample edit for nonfiction and fiction editing services ✔️ Shining Beacon newsletter with writing tips and resources for you #editor #editing #amediting

One of the unexpected joys of editing is working as part of a team 💚✍ That’s what happened earlier this year when I copyedited a super book by online marketing consultant Guus Goorts: “Genuinely helpful: A practical guide to effective university websites”. Guus had already worked with writing coach and editor Hannah de Keijzer, and I passed the torch to proofreader and editorial project manager Hazel Bird. The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable. Something I particularly like about this book is its blend of clarity and informality; another is its creative use of analogies. Guus has written an engaging and genuinely helpful guide to SEO in higher education marketing – but its lessons can be usefully applied to website design and marketing in all sorts of other industries. He also wrote me this lovely testimonial: “Joanna has copyedited my non-fiction book ‘Genuinely helpful: A practical guide to effective university websites’ and it has been a joy to work with her. She was enthusiastic from the start, and I felt the project was in good hands with her. She grasped my vision for the book very quickly and knew how to walk the fine line between the author and the editor. As I went through her edits, I was amazed at how much they had polished and improved the book, making it much more approachable and friendly for my readers. Most of all, I could feel, from start to finish, that Joanna was dedicated to doing the best work she could. If you're looking for someone who needs to take really good care of your copy, don’t hesitate and send a message to Joanna!” #CalicoCultural #Writing #Editing #Testimonial #HigherEducation #SEO

📝 Editing Your Book: Crafting a Masterpiece ✨ Editing is the crucial stage where your manuscript transforms from raw material into a polished masterpiece. It's the refining process that ensures your ideas are conveyed clearly and coherently throughout your book. Through editing, you have the opportunity to polish your writing, eliminating errors and improving sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Moreover, maintaining consistency in tone, style, and voice is vital for creating a cohesive reading experience that captivates your audience from start to finish. A well-edited book not only engages readers but also reflects positively on you as an author, showcasing professionalism and enhancing your credibility. To edit your book effectively, consider seeking feedback from beta readers or hiring a professional editor. Take your time and revise diligently, focusing on one aspect at a time, whether it's plot development, character arcs, or sentence structure. Remember, editing is a collaborative process that ultimately elevates your work to its full potential. #Editing #WritingCraft #WritingCommunity #SelfPublishing #Authors #BookEditing #WritingTips #SelfEditing #CraftYourStory #WritingJourney For more details contact Email 📩 - [email protected] Website 🌐 - www.arunmalik.com Buy Books 📚 - https://lnkd.in/ei9R7qEn Arun Malik Leenaa Gupta Smita Mittal Relationships Coach Neeraj G Roma Kumar Amir Khurshid🌟 Creative SEO Content Writer 🎯 Shaharyar Ahmad 🇵🇸 -. Iqra Tanzeel - SEO Content Writer

What do you think the sentence below means? “I believe what you are asking me requires the ratification of my legion.” He chuckled. Not legion, he chuckled. It is a line from a book I recently edited. It was about as clear to me as driving on a foggy road at night. ❓Was it what the author meant to write? Maybe he left out a word or two. Maybe he wasn’t sure about adding the last part. There might be several possibilities. Since it wasn’t obviously clear and because I can’t get into the mind of the author, I knew I needed to ask  him. This is the kind of error the writer might not catch when he does a self-edit. He knows what it is *supposed* to say, but sometimes what he wrote is not what he meant to write. 🔎 Let your editor spot these types of errors, along with other writing mistakes. It’s not just a misspelled word that copyeditors look for. → It might be the wrong subject/verb tense. → Discrepancy in the spelling of a character’s name (Brown on page 1, Browne on page 23).   → Inconsistency in style and tone. → Redundancy or repetition. → Ambiguity or confusion. → Use of wrong spelling of word (compliment, complement). → Using possessive when it should be plural. → Readability. This is not an exhaustive list of common errors that we look for. But it’s a start. Editors, what other types of mistakes do you frequently run across? Writers, do you trust a good editor to help you check your manuscript for errors you might have missed? --------- Hi, I’m Oneta Hammans, Freelance Copyeditor and Proofreader | Helping Authors and Publishers of Fiction and Memoirs | Historical, Crime, Medical Mystery, Murder Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller | Memoirs | Absorb and Entertain Readers from the First Page to the Last. DM me here on LinkedIn or shoot me an email at [email protected].

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Editors and Proofreaders, I Need Your Help! I have seen a disturbing amount of videos/reels telling people to start Upwork and Fiveer accounts for proofreading and editing, but advise just running manuscripts through AI platforms (Grammarly, etc.). This practice is a scam. It takes advantage of authors, undervalues the industry, and creates distrust in the editing profession. Unfortunately, many authors don't know how to navigate the editing world, and many editors (myself included) aren't good at marketing their skills. As one editor mentioned, "Scammers spend all their time marketing and no time editing, making them more visible to authors." We need to find a way to help authors and each other. One idea I had was for each of us to have a pool of other editors we could recommend who specialize in a different genre or offer different services. This may seem counter-productive, but it helps build some trust in the author community, helping guide authors toward legitimate editors and avoid scams. Thoughts on how we could achieve this would be helpful. #editors #proofreader #editingservices #authors #editing #authorscommunity #writers #writingcommunity #supporteachother #supportingeachother #helpingothers #helpingeachother #community

This is definitely an unsettling trend that I have personally experienced. So many editors are relying on software like Grammarly or PerfectIt to perform editorial tasks, definitely compromising the quality of work while still charging authors full rates. Not only are they scamming authors out of money but also undermining the integrity of the editing profession, making authors justifiably wary of editors good at their job even though they are not socially too visible as Lara points out in her post. Authors expect and deserve comprehensive, human insight into their work. Authors invest in editing services seeking expertise that surpasses what these automated tools offer, including nuanced understanding of tone, style, and context. There might not be a foolproof way of avoiding scammers but here are some things authors should do to minimise their risk: 1. Vet editors thoroughly, seeking transparent communication about the editing process to ensure they receive the value and expertise they are paying for. 2. Ask for references of authors the editors have worked with before, preferably emails, and ask for testimonials. This can give insight into the editor's proficiency and editing style. 3. Check qualifications and experience. 4. Evaluate their communication skills. 5. Look for them on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. 6. Check some of the acknowledgement pages in books the editors say they have edited. A lot of authors tend to mention their editor by name. Although some authors do not so this is not foolproof. 7. Check if the editor is part of a professional editorial association like CIEP, EFA, etc. These organizations do a background check. I hope we can create a directory of reputable and professional legit editors that authors can refer to.

Good idea! I tend to get involved with helping humanties students (especially criminology ones) up to PhD level and LGBTQiPlus fiction. Can help you a little bit, if you need support doing this :-) #Editors #Proofreaders #Editing #Proofreading

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