The Art of Proofreading & Editing Your Manuscript
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Proofreading and Editing: The Art of Proofreading & Editing Your Manuscript. This author’s guidebook describes in simple terms the necessity of proofreading and editing your book’s contents and the Importance of Perfection. The book discusses topics such as everyday editing, editors on editing; editing made easy, self editing for writers, proofreading vs. copyediting, and checking your manuscript. Written by bestselling author Dr. Treat Preston, his goal is to provide a simple and easy to follow guidebook that allows authors to master the art of self-editing while they build their careers towards employing professionals.
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The Art of Proofreading & Editing Your Manuscript - Treat Preston
The Art of Proofreading & Editing Your Manuscript
By Dr. Treat Preston
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The Truth Will Set You Free!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction – Your Readers Expect The Best
Chapter 1 – Perfection Is An Ongoing Process
Chapter 2 – Editing Misconceptions
Chapter 3 – The Difference Between Proofreading vs. Copyediting
Chapter 4 – Text & Proofreading for Foreign Languages
Chapter 5 – Proofreader’s Marks
Proofreading
Chapter 6 – Top Ten Things To Check In Your Manuscript
Chapter 7 – The Meaning of Words Lie in the Feelings; Not in the Words!
Chapter 8 – Nothing External Will Brand the Human Heart
I Have a Special Gift for My Readers
Meet the Authors
Introduction – Your Readers Expect The Best
The art of perfection seems to be a dying art form. People often are content with just getting by and providing the minimal effort in many varied tasks. And this unlikeable trend is increasing rather than abating.
I have no idea where this notion began and/or how it proliferated and became today’s norm. One thing is certain, because of this new norm, perfection stands out and is noticed quickly. Your readers expect you to give your best and if you do not deliver then shame on you, they will go elsewhere for their reading needs.
In my job as one of the twelve staff writers/editors for ePubWealth.com, I read books daily that are filled with typos errors, grammatical errors, contextual errors and image misplacements without the correct dpi resolutions that the various publishing platforms require.
It all boils down to one word–SLOPPY. And sloppy equals bad reviews and poor sales!!! PLUS,