Every two weeks we’re sharing tips for editors from the desk of Douglas Gibson. Good for those starting out or old hands who need a reminder, these reminders form an engaging guide for sharp-eyed wordsmiths.
Tip #5
Generally, less is more. Yet there are times when more is more — when what the editor spots as repetition is actually beneficial emphasis, and should be kept.
Missed the previous tips? Check out Tip #1, Tip #2, Tip #3, and Tip #4.
Every two weeks we’re sharing tips for editors from the desk of Douglas Gibson. Good for those starting out or old hands who need a reminder, these reminders form an engaging guide for sharp-eyed wordsmiths.
Tip #4
Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but most of us have little minds that find it very useful in matters of spelling, punctuation, and style.
Missed the previous tips? Check out Tip #1, Tip #2, and Tip #3.
Every two weeks we’re sharing tips for editors from the desk of Douglas Gibson. Good for those starting out or old hands who need a reminder, these reminders form an engaging guide for sharp-eyed wordsmiths.
Tip #3:
Chronological order is always a very useful ball of twine to lead you through an author’s maze.
Every two weeks we’re sharing tips for editors from the desk of Douglas Gibson. Good for those starting out or old hands who need a reminder, these guidelines form an engaging guide for sharp-eyed wordsmiths.
Tip #2:
What the editor does is make suggestions. The final decision rests with the author, whose name is on the book
Missed last week’s tip? Check out Tip #1.
Every week we’ll share another tip for editors from the desk of Douglas Gibson. Good for those starting out or old hands who need a reminder, these guidelines form an engaging guide for sharp-eyed wordsmiths.
Tip #1:
In making changes to a manuscript the Golden Rule is that the editor should do as little as possible and as much as necessary.
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