The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the Web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Robin Marwick What makes our form of English unique? According to James Harbeck, “The core of Canadian English is a pervasive … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: September’s linguistic links roundup
Five thoughts on getting and keeping new clients
By Denyse O’Leary Things have changed a lot from the days when a computer took up a large room, instead of a zipper case in a backpack. But fortunately, good business practice has not changed. Here are some concepts that have helped many of us stay solvent over the years: Specialize. We don’t get face time … Continue reading Five thoughts on getting and keeping new clients
The moving target of indie publishing: What every editor (and writer) needs to know
By Nina Munteanu I’m a writer and an editor. I’ve written and published novels, short stories, and non-fiction books with traditional publishing houses and indie publishers. I’ve also self-published. As editor, I serve as the in-house copy editor for a publishing house in the United States and have acted as acquisition editor for several anthologies … Continue reading The moving target of indie publishing: What every editor (and writer) needs to know
Editor for Life: Catherine Dorton, freelance editor
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the W5: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Catherine Dorton, freelance editor
Three months in marketing made me an even better editor
By Whitney Matusiak If you have read my BoldFace post “Three months at a literary agency made me a better editor,” then you’ll remember I figured out a systematic editorial approach that I developed from repetition. I looked at a lot of manuscripts and worked out the steps to increase an author’s chance of getting … Continue reading Three months in marketing made me an even better editor
The Nitpicker’s Nook: August’s linguistic links roundup
The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the Web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Robin Marwick It’s summertime and the living may be easy, but the editor is wishing she were on a patio or … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: August’s linguistic links roundup
Editor for Life: Emily Dockrill Jones, owner of Page&Screen Communications
Interview conducted by Jennifer D. Foster A career as an editor is often a solo adventure, especially if you’re a freelancer. So we thought one way to better connect with fellow editors was to ask them the W5: who, what, where, when, and why. Read on for some thought-provoking, enlightening tidbits from those of us … Continue reading Editor for Life: Emily Dockrill Jones, owner of Page&Screen Communications
The Nitpicker’s Nook: July’s linguistic links roundup
The Nitpicker’s Nook is a monthly collection of language-related articles, interviews, and blog posts from around the Web. If you read something that would make a good addition, email your suggestion to [email protected]. By Robin Marwick Too much work, too little focus? Cartoonist Katie McKissick found herself battling burnout and came up with some novel … Continue reading The Nitpicker’s Nook: July’s linguistic links roundup
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