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Editorial Inspirations Blog
From the first word to well beyond the end.
Books as Gifts
“This week I have been reminded time and again of the experience that literature brings to life. You would think that in this 11th hour of holiday hubbub, shoppers would be frantic to buy whatever books remain on the shelf. But no, the readers who are giving books as gifts are very particular about the [...]
Oh, Dear Clothing, How Do I Love Thee?
Write a poem dedicated to your favorite piece of clothing.
Words Are Confusing!
Words can be confusing. There are thousands of words in the English language, and changing one little letter can completely change the meaning. To make the meaning as clear as possible, know the words that will try to confuse you: Adverse vs. Averse Uninterested vs. Disinterested Suppose vs. Supposed Oriented vs. Orientated Democratic Party vs. [...]
Beyond Names and Forms
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Typos After Publishing
Sometimes, despite an editor’s best efforts, a mistake is printed. Some people think, “Oh well. Editors are human, after all.” But typos do have a lasting effect. At a minimum, a typo can smudge the reputation of the publisher or website where it was published. Readers often will not trust the credibility of a text [...]
Tips for Writing Better
If you are attempting to get published, it is important that your writing be the best it can be. Check over your draft, and make sure you are following the below tips. Use concrete language. Vague sentences will not engage the reader as much as detailed ones will. A sentence like “The storm was scary.” [...]
Avoiding Awkward Sentences
Usually people can recognize an awkward sentence when they read it or hear it aloud. But what exactly makes it awkward can be hard to identify. Some of the below issues might be the cause, so when you are writing avoid as many as possible. Unnecessary dependent clauses. Get rid of that is, which is, [...]
Abel Emerging
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Journal vs. Book Editors
When searching for an editor, keep in mind that journal editors and book editors have different skill sets. Be sure you choose the editor that fits with your publication type. Typically, academic journals have strict conformity rules and may not follow the Chicago Manual of Style. Articles are shaped to a specific format, and editing [...]
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