Mary Cummings, Developmental Editor, Nonfiction Book Pubishing
I help business leaders and academics transform promising drafts into highly engaging books
Have you ever found yourself double/triple/quadruple-checking your usage of affect vs. effect or principle vs. principal?
Continue reading “Perplexing Pairs: Principal vs. Principle (and Other Tricky Twins)”
You know the one I mean. The one that’s stretched beyond recognition, but you won’t throw it away because it makes you feel snug and warm whenever you wear it.
Continue reading “The War on Words: Outdated Expressions vs. Modern Clarity”
You’ll probably guess that copyediting has something to do with checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
You might even guess that a copyeditor checks for consistency and flow.
And a copyeditor like me would respond with a hearty, “Yes, that’s right.”
You’ve finished your manuscript, enlisted beta readers, and implemented their feedback.
The next step is to hire a professional editor. But when you search online, you discover there’s more than one type.
What type of editor do you need, and at what stage of the publishing process should you hire one?
This short guide will explain four types of editing for non-fiction writers, and when to consider seeking them.
There’s a book on every topic imaginable, and we have an insatiable appetite for it all.
This is great news for you as a non-fiction writer because it means you have a unique opportunity to make a positive and meaningful contribution to someone’s life with YOUR words. That’s a thought-provoking opportunity, isn’t it?
Continue reading “Remember This When You Write Your Non-Fiction Book”