Editing

Iris Marsh

6 dec5 minuten om te lezen

Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine The Genre Of Your Work (Nonfiction)

After finishing your nonfiction manuscript, it's time to determine the genre of your nonfiction book. Follow the steps outlined here.

Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine the Genre of Your Work (Fiction)

Iris Marsh

30 okt6 minuten om te lezen

Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine the Genre of Your Work (Fiction)

The first step for developmental editing is determining the genre of your work. In this guide for fiction, I'll guide you through 6 steps.

Developmental Editing Explained by an Editor

Iris Marsh

30 aug7 minuten om te lezen

Developmental Editing Explained by an Editor

Developmental editing is the first stage of editing after you finish your draft. It looks at the big picture. Click to learn more!

11 Tips for Proofreading Your Dissertation, Thesis, or Paper

Iris Marsh

28 jun6 minuten om te lezen

11 Tips for Proofreading Your Dissertation, Thesis, or Paper

Proofreading a dissertation, thesis, or paper can be a lot of work. Using a workflow can help break down the task. Click to find more tips!

How to Use Parentheses In Your (Non)Fiction Writing

Iris Marsh

11 apr4 minuten om te lezen

How to Use Parentheses In Your (Non)Fiction Writing

Parentheses aren't frequently used but certainly have a place in your (non)fiction writing. Find out how you should and shouldn't use them.

Iris Marsh

3 apr3 minuten om te lezen

How to Use Semicolons in Your Writing

A semicolon is a punctuation mark that gives a certain feeling to your writing. Read on to find out how you can use it effectively.

How to Punctuate Dialogue: Rules & Examples

Iris Marsh

30 nov 20235 minuten om te lezen

How to Punctuate Dialogue: Rules & Examples

Knowing how to punctuate dialogue is important, especially when you’re writing fiction. This article explains how to punctuate several types

Comma Splices: What are They & Should You Fix Them?

Iris Marsh

31 okt 20235 minuten om te lezen

Comma Splices: What are They & Should You Fix Them?

Comma splices occur in many manuscripts, probably including yours. But what is a comma splice, and how do you fix it? Should you fix it?

Iris Marsh

21 sep 20234 minuten om te lezen

Setting Realistic Deadlines for Writers

Setting realistic deadlines for writers can be difficult. How do you break down such a massive project? These tips will help you with that.

Capitalization of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Races & Species

Iris Marsh

10 aug 20234 minuten om te lezen

Capitalization of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Races & Species

Capitalization of fantasy and sci-fi races can be tricky. This article will help you figure out when and when not to capitalize.

What is the Theme of a Story & How can You Find it?

Iris Marsh

16 mei 20234 minuten om te lezen

What is the Theme of a Story & How can You Find it?

Theme is an essential element of stories. But what is a theme and how can you find it? Read more to find out what your story's theme is.

What are the Types of Book Editing (and How do You Decide Which one You Need)?

Iris Marsh

15 mei 20236 minuten om te lezen

What are the Types of Book Editing (and How do You Decide Which one You Need)?

Finishing your first draft is only step one. Next comes editing. But which types of book editing exist and which one do you need?

Using Genre Conventions and Reader Expectations to Write a Killer Story

Iris Marsh

5 mei 20235 minuten om te lezen

Using Genre Conventions and Reader Expectations to Write a Killer Story

Genre conventions and reader expectations are the key ingredients for writing killer stories your readers will love. Read on to learn more!

Iris Marsh

26 apr 20235 minuten om te lezen

A Guide to Understanding Fiction Genres

Understanding fiction genres can help you when you're writing and editing your book. This article gives you a thorough overview.

The Cost of Proofreading (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

13 mrt 20234 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Proofreading (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Proofreading is the last check of your manuscript to find any errors. But how much does proofreading cost? Find out in this article.

The Cost of Copy Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

28 feb 20235 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Copy Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Hiring a copy editor for your manuscript comes with costs. But how expensive is copy editing? And are there budget-friendly options?

The Cost of Line Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Iris Marsh

2 feb 20236 minuten om te lezen

The Cost of Line Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)

Self-publishing a book can become costly quickly. This article lays out potential line editing costs and budget-friendly alternatives.

How to Use APA Citations in Your Nonfiction Book

Iris Marsh

17 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen

How to Use APA Citations in Your Nonfiction Book

Knowing how to cite your sources in your nonfiction book is important for credibility. Find my tips & tricks for APA referencing here.

Em Dash, En Dash, and Hyphen: When Do You Use Them?

Iris Marsh

12 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen

Em Dash, En Dash, and Hyphen: When Do You Use Them?

The em dash, en dash, and hyphen look a lot alike, but each has a different purpose. How do you use them correctly? Read on to find out.

Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing: Which to Use?

Iris Marsh

5 jan 20233 minuten om te lezen

Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing: Which to Use?

You've undoubtedly heard the advice: never use passive voice in writing, use active voice. Is this always true? What's the difference?