Rise: An Anthology of Change
Last year, I had the privilege of working on an amazing, award-winning anthology. I got to be involved in the project from start to finish, so join me as I take you on a journey of the publication of a book.
Category: Editing
Insights into the editing process. Also interesting anecdote from my editor’s life. Sometimes being an editor can affect your daily life in unexpected ways.
Happy Birthday Lady Knight Editing!
Lady Knight Editing is a year old! Join me in an exploration of my logo and mission to celebrate a year of being your editing knight.
Editing the Copy, Reading the Proof: Copyediting vs. Proofreading
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, copyediting and proofreading are technically quite different. Join me on a mini etymological journey to clarify the difference and illustrate when you need each type of editing. And let me know if you spot any typos!
A Squire’s Guide to WordPress Plug-ins
Before I begin, let it be noted that I am by no means an expert in building websites, not even in WordPress. Since beginning this website in February, I am entirely self-taught. But I’ve had a lot of fun building and maintaining this site. That being said, I feel that …
How to Respond to Editorial Feedback
I’ve alluded in previous posts to the idea that editors don’t expect authors to accept all of their suggestions, particularly in my posts on the editing process. I talked about the logistics of accepting or rejecting changes in Microsoft Word Track Changes. I’ve talked about how writing doesn’t really have …
Double Duty Writing
Writing and editing advice are full of pithy phrases like Show Don’t Tell, Said Bookisms, or White Room Dialogue. Unfortunately, I have yet to come across a popular saying to describe the best piece of writing advice I’ve ever heard: Every sentence should serve multiple purposes. Frankly, you could probably …
Developmental Editing
I wrote a series of articles on the editing process for a publisher I’ve worked for, Crystal Publishing, and they were kind enough to let me re-post the articles here on my blog. Last time, we talked about the basics of the editing process. Today we’ll delve into my favorite …
Does Writing Really Have Rules?
Does writing really have rules? Nope. Alright, hope you have a good week, I’ll be back… Oh, you want more of an answer? You don’t believe me when I say that there are no rules in writing? Ok, let me back up. Yes, you can find rules for English grammar …
Resilience: Northern Colorado Writers Conference 2018
Last weekend, I went to the Northern Colorado Writers Conference for the first time. I wish I’d known about it years ago! I’ve traveled to other cities for writing conferences, and it was super nice to be able to go to one just a short drive from my house. Didn’t have …
Who Edits the Editors?
I’m going to tell you a secret: Editors aren’t perfect. *cue collective gasp* I know, I know. Now you’re asking, “Then why on earth should I be asking an imperfect editor to perfect my writing?” And, well, if absolute perfection is your goal, then I wish you godspeed on your …