From Draft to Masterpiece: Transformative Book Editing Techniques Book editing techniques are important. In the grand symphony of storytelling, where authors are composers and words are melodies, the editing process is akin to Beethoven’s meticulous orchestration. Just as Beethoven transformed the musical landscape with his innovative compositions, authors can transform Read more…
Navigating the Nuances of Narrative Here’s a Guide to Comprehensive Copyediting, for you. Editing is more than just proofreading—it’s about enhancing the structure, clarity, and credibility of your writing. As writers, we strive to create polished narratives that resonate with our audience. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Read more…
When to use a colon. The humble colon, not to be confused with a body part, can be used as follows: 1) to introduce a list (as I have just shown above) 2) to show contrast e.g. two separate sentences which contrast with one another The wicked are damned: the Read more…
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that… …every good writer needs an amicable assistant. My name is Emma, I have proofreading experience with authors, students and businesses. So is it worth hiring a proofreader for your book? Hopefully I can give you some pointers below to help your decision-making process. Read more…
Which one passes the test? Emma or Grammarly? Perhaps you’ve seen all those Grammarly adverts campaigning to get your attention across every website you visit? Well, annoyed by their constant presence and claims, I decided to test… or we could say compare… Grammarly to my own proofreading and editing service. Spot Read more…
Writing? To write one must write. Also, improving one’s writing is a constant learning process. I wrote a book review in 2017 (published in 2018 in International Sociology). Book review Review: Ulrich Bröckling, The Entrepreneurial Self: Fabricating a New Type of Subject. Today, I recieved a box of hardback copies Read more…
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