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Can you publish your book for free?
You can publish your book for free. Writing software, uploading a manuscript into a self-publishing platform and selling it online…
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What processes does book indexing include?
Indexing aims to create a well-crafted, easy-to-navigate and helpful tool for readers, leading them to the information they need to…
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What are the current line editing rates?
Line editing rates vary depending on factors like the editor’s experience, the complexity and volume of your manuscript and geographical…
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Why should writers care about language localisation?
From my perspective as an editor, it appears that writers might not always consider it when working on their book…
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About indexing — A few notes by a novice indexer
In this post, I discuss a few issues surrounding indexing that are close to my heart: what indexing and copyediting…
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How to write a self-help book that actually helps?
In this post, I share my findings about how to write a self-help book that can actually change lives inspired…
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How to carry out a developmental edit of your book?
I discuss how to carry out a developmental edit of your non-fiction book, touching upon what developmental editing is, its…
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How to structure a non-fiction book?
In this post, I walk you through how to structure a non-fiction book, starting with the working outline of the…
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How to write a non-fiction book proposal?
This post opens the series of guides for non-fiction authors (academic and non-narrative non-fiction writers will find it most useful);…
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How to write about mental health?
How we write about mental health matters. In this post, I discuss language that needs to be chosen carefully not…
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How to use inclusive and bias-free language in scientific writing?
Writing inaccurately about age, disability and disease, race and ethnicity and sex and gender may create bias and be offensive…
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What does Plain Language have to do with stress and anxiety?
In celebration of International Plain Language Day, I reflect on the power of language to transform the world and grant…
