Tag: self-editing

• Punctuation: Double Quotation Marks

  

  Definition: each of a set of punctuation marks, single (‘ ’) or double (“ ”), used either to mark the beginning and end of a title or quoted passage, or to indicate that a word or phrase is regarded as slang or jargon or is being discussed rather than used within the sentence. Note: Do…

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  March 9, 2023

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• Working with an Editor: Part 2

  

  Technical Writing a book is something that takes time, money, and effort, but the end result makes it all worth it. You’ve probably had moments where you’ve just stared at your screen or banged your head against your desk, searching for ideas that wouldn’t come. You’ve probably had days where you didn’t feel good enough…

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  July 11, 2022

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• How to Get the Most Out of Self-Editing

  Editing is an integral part of the writing process, but at the same time, it’s completely separate. You’ve probably heard the advice Don’t edit while you write before, but what does that mean? Writing the first draft of your book should be all about getting the story on paper (or in an electronic document). There…

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  April 4, 2022

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