Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor & Proofreader
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Resource library
    • AUTHOR RESOURCES
    • EDITOR RESOURCES
  • Services
  • Courses
  • Books
  • Podcast
  • Blog
The Editing Blog: for Editors, Proofreaders and Writers

FOR EDITORS, PROOFREADERS AND WRITERS

Editors on the Blog: September 2018

12/9/2018

0 Comments

 
Editors on the Blog is a monthly column curating some of the best posts from the editing community – articles written by editors and proofreaders for colleagues and clients alike.

My thanks to this month's contributors!
Editors on the Blog
THE BUSINESS OF EDITING
  • How to minimize cancellations and non-payment for editing and proofreading services by Louise Harnby, published on The Parlour. Louise writes: ‘Every professional editor and proofreader wants to attract best-fit clients who are prepared to commit to a contract of editorial services. For the most part, bookings go smoothly – cancellations, delays, and failures to pay are unusual. Still, editorial business owners need to protect themselves ... just in case.'​​
​
​
CLIENT FOCUS​: BUSINESS AND OTHER NON-FICTION
  • Does your language editor need to know your subject? by Claire Bacon, published on Bacon Editing Blog. Claire writes: ‘Here, I explain why subject-specific knowledge is sometimes – but not always – helpful when it comes to getting your research paper ready for publication. It all depends what you need.'
  • Knowing Your Culture – The C Word In Financial Firms by Howard Walwyn, published on Prism-Clarity. Howard writes: ‘Culture in financial services firms is more of a concern to regulators today than some of the themes that have historically preoccupied them. I focus on what culture in financial services firms means.'

CLIENT FOCUS​: FICTION
  • Finally – a short blog post! by Lesley Jones, published on Perfect the Word. Lesley writes: ‘Authors sometimes find their writing is padded out with favourite and filler words. This post contains a couple of tips on how to cut them down. Plus a book recommendation!’
  • How to punctuate dialogue in a novel by Louise Harnby, published on The Parlour. Louise writes: ‘If the thought of punctuating your novel’s dialogue brings you out in a sweat, let me mop your brow with these 7 tips.'
  • Kick-start your own career development program for new novelists by Lisa Poisso, published on Clarity: Tools and Skills for Authors. Lisa writes: ‘The hardest part of breaking into anything new is that you’re not even aware of what you don’t yet know, so dig in!’
  • Research tools for crime and thriller writers by Louise Harnby, published on The Parlour. Louise writes: ‘If you’re including authentic technical or procedural information in your crime writing, you’ll be wearing your research hat. Your story should come first, of course. However, be sure to get your facts straight before you decide if and how far you’re going to bend reality.'

EDITING IN PRACTICE
  • Proofreading designed page proofs: knock-on effects by Louise Harnby, published on The Parlour. Louise writes: ‘Good proofreading practice means acknowledging that changing one word, or moving one line, can have unintended and damaging consequences throughout the rest of the book if we aren’t careful.'

LANGUAGE MATTERS
  • Develop your writing muscle through imitation by Lisa Poisso, published on Clarity: Tools and Skills for Authors. Lisa writes: ‘One of the best ways to stretch your writing skills is to draw inspiration from those who are writing the kind of novels you want to write. What do the authors you admire do best? Can you emulate that?’
  • Simple or simplistic? – and other tricky word choices by Helen Stevens and Laura Ripper, published on the School Proof blog. Helen writes: ‘Choosing between two closely related words whose meanings are similar can sometimes be difficult. Here are some commonly confused pairs – with examples of their uses – to help you make the right choice.’ 
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    WHAT DO YOU NEED?

    • Training courses
    • ​Books and guides
    • Editor resources
    • Author resources
    • ​Monthly newsletter
    Picture
    SIGN ME UP

    PDF MARKUP

    Proofreading stamps

    AUTHOR RESOURCES

    Proofreading stamps

    EDITOR RESOURCES

    Proofreading stamps

    BOOKS FOR EDITORS AND WRITERS

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    MORE BOOKS

    TRAINING COURSES FOR EDITORS

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Blogging for Business Growth course
    MORE COURSES

    TESTIMONIALS


    Dare Rogers

    'Louise uses her expertise to hone a story until it's razor sharp, while still allowing the author’s voice to remain dominant.'

    Jeff Carson

    'I wholeheartedly recommend her services ... Just don’t hire her when I need her.'

    J B Turner

    'Sincere thanks for a beautiful and elegant piece of work. First class.'

    Ayshe Gemedzhy

    'What makes her stand out and shine is her ability to immerse herself in your story.'

    Salt Publishing

    'A million thanks – your mark-up is perfect, as always.'
    TESTIMONIALS

    CATEGORIES

    All
    Around The World
    Audio Books
    Author Chat
    Author Interviews
    Author Platform
    Author Resources
    Blogging
    Book Marketing
    Books
    Branding
    Business Tips
    Choosing An Editor
    Client Talk
    Core Editorial Skills
    Crime Writing
    Design And Layout
    Dialogue
    Editing
    Editorial Tips
    Editorial Tools
    Editors On The Blog
    Erotica
    Fiction
    Fiction Editing
    Freelancing
    Free Stuff
    Getting Noticed
    Getting Work
    Grammar Links
    Guest Writers
    Indexing
    Indie Authors
    Line Craft
    Link Of The Week
    Macro Chat
    Marketing Tips
    Money Talk
    Mood And Rhythm
    More Macros And Add Ins
    Networking
    Online Courses
    PDF Markup
    Podcasting
    POV
    Proofreading
    Proofreading Marks
    Publishing
    Punctuation
    Q&A With Louise
    Resources
    Roundups
    Self Editing
    Self Publishing Authors
    Sentence Editing
    Showing And Telling
    Software
    Stamps
    Starting Out
    Story Craft
    The Editing Podcast
    Training
    Types Of Editing
    Using Word
    Website Tips
    Work Choices
    Working Onscreen
    Working Smart
    Writer Resources
    Writing
    Writing Tips
    Writing Tools

    ARCHIVES

    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    June 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011

    RSS Feed

Alliance of Independent Authors
Picture
Picture
CIEP Advanced Professional Member
The Publishing Training Centre
INFO ABOUT ME
Privacy policy
Terms and conditions
Contact form
Code of practice
Qualifications
​Portfolio ​ 
​Bio page
Louise's fiction
About Louise
INFO FOR INDIE AUTHORS
Editorial services
Contact form
Can you expect perfection?
Books and guides
Transform Your Fiction series
Free resources
​
Order form for books
Testimonials
Self-editing book

​Want to thank someone special? Find out more about my gift vouchers.
INFO FOR EDITORS
Training courses​
Books and guides
​Gift vouchers for books/courses
​​Business Skills for Editors series
Free resources
1:1 business consultations
Order books and courses
​The Editing Podcast
​The Editing Blog
Gift vouchers for editors and proofreaders
© 2011– Louise Harnby
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Resource library
    • AUTHOR RESOURCES
    • EDITOR RESOURCES
  • Services
  • Courses
  • Books
  • Podcast
  • Blog