Tag Archives: proofreading

So You Want To E-Pub Your Novel?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

You’ve finished writing your novel, your baby, your joy, your passion, and you’re considering self-publishing as an e-book. Why not, with nearly everyone you know toting around a Kindle or Nook or planning to get one? It’s awfully tempting to … Continue reading →

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More Reasons Why I Hate Your Website

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

A while back, I wrote a post about irritating website features. I’ve just done another round of heavy Internet research, and ran into more disturbing trends–not as much in the data, but in the execution. Maybe these features sounded like … Continue reading →

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Why You Should NEVER Trust Your Spell-Checker

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

It’s all Maria Mariana’s fault. She was one in a group of six linguists from Georgetown University who, back in the 70s, first developed an automated way to check spelling and grammar on word processing programs for IBM. Perhaps, though, … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Reviewer’s Eyeballs

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

I’ve read enough and talked to enough other authors to know that once you sign your publication contract, everything doesn’t magically become wonderful, or easy. True, there have been wonderful moments: finalizing the manuscript, seeing the art for my cover, … Continue reading →

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Have You Hugged Your Proofreader Today?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Every glamorous profession requires its share of trench workers. For every Kate Moss wannabe strutting down the catwalk during Fashion Week, there are dozens of people toiling away behind the curtain to make sure she doesn’t fall on her pretty … Continue reading →

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