Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

Key Takeaways: Mind mapping allows you to see your whole project — and how various bits fit together — at a glance. Rafter Source: WordCount Michelle takes a look at some key difficulties that writers face (like managing their own expectations and the need to work on multiple projects), and offers practical tips for staying productive.

Writing 77

Writing Publisher Publishing Publishing 77

The Subversive Copy Editor

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Long before a book is printed, while the text is still in manuscript form, editors at publishing houses speak in terms of word count, not page count. An appropriate word count for a project depends on the kind of book. A picture book editor might think in terms of 0–750 words. I prefer 12 pt. Do not use Courier.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

APRIL 12, 2021

The right-hand margin of the text in the page proof is fully justified rather than ragged, and the text is single-spaced rather than double. Manuscript text. Top image: “Formatting” by Amandine Vandesteene from the Noun Project , licensed under  CC BY 3.0. A manuscript page in standard format.

Electronics 52

Electronics Text Publisher Publishing 52

ProBlogger

MARCH 6, 2011

After all, you’re allowing buyers to learn in three ways (audio, video, and text—if you offer a PowerPoint presentation, buyers can download and print that too). copywriter: I wrote most of the copy. editor/proofreader: we had the copy revised by a few editors. copy for the text-base sales page.

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ProBlogger

MAY 26, 2011

That doesn’t mean flawless (even professional authors have copy-editors) but you should know: how to construct an engaging blog post, with a gripping introduction, clear message, and strong conclusion. how to format your posts for easy readability, using subheadings, short paragraphs, bold text, and bullet pointed lists.

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Freelance Blogger Writer Copy Editor 41

Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Visuals break up your text and make your answers more visually appealing and easier to read. proofreading (writer/editor, copy editor, content editor, proofreader, etc.), Most clients will pay freelance writers by word count or individual project. Your answers should incorporate visuals. It depends.

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Freelance Writing Portfolio Proofreader 126

The Creative Penn

JULY 31, 2023

In the intro, Draft2Digital acquires SelfPubBookCovers ; Different types of creative energy [ Self Publishing Advice ]; Twitter becomes X [ The Verge ]; TikTok text posts [ The Verge ]; What AI can help you do in 30 mins [ Ethan Mollick ]; Discovery Writing with ChatGPT by J. So when I'm working on a project, I'll binge write.

Collaboration 98

Collaboration Writing Hospitality Finance 98

The Subversive Copy Editor

JULY 15, 2022

It’s more that email, texting, and team apps encourage brevity at the expense of context, and punctuation steps up to communicate tone of voice. Maybe all the fuss over “texting these days” has done us a favor in pointing up limitations in the way we punctuate. Let’s blame social media. It’s so easy.) Exclamations abound!!

Creativity 52

Creativity Writing Prose Text 52

The Subversive Copy Editor

JUNE 29, 2021

In this passage, Ben and Mariam are texting (singular “you”): Mariam:   Listen I have to go get ready for a meeting. If both Mariam and the boyfriend identified as male, the sentence might require editing for clarity: When Mariam asked me to help them with a new project they’re starting, there was no way I was going to turn them down. 

Creativity 52

Creativity Writing Food Writer 52