Tag Archives: proofreading
6 Levels of Editing: How to Choose the Right One for Your Book
As a fiction editor, one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, Do I have to get my book proofread? Proofreading is the final stage in the publishing process before that “publish” button is hit. There’s a lot of … Continue reading
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Tagged alpha read, beta read, copy editing, manuscript assessment, manuscript critique, proofreading
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5 Simple Reasons to Volunteer for Distributed Proofreaders
Offering my time as a volunteer for Distributed Proofreaders (DP) for the last three years has been very rewarding for me. There are many reasons why I do it and today, I’d like to share them with you. Many DP … Continue reading
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Tagged Distributed Proofreaders, proofreading, The BG Blog, The Gutenberg Project, training, volunteering
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Everything you need to know about Beta Readers: What, Who, Where, and Why?
Did you know that good beta readers are one of a writer’s most valuable external resources? Not only can the right beta reader help you improve your manuscript in a way that you never could on your own, but they’ll … Continue reading
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Tagged beta read, beta reader, manuscript assessment, proofreading, Publishing, The BG Blog, tips, writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips
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Project Gutenberg: Fantastic Endeavour and Resource for all!
Hello, today I want to talk about Project Gutenberg. I don’t think it’s as well know here in the UK as it is across the pond in the USA. Project what? I’m a member of the National Trust and champion … Continue reading
SPaG: Spelling The English Language ~ Variations across the Atlantic
Hello and welcome to the blog. It’s undeniable that the English language is tricky to master. I’ve already talked about the pitfalls when it comes to spelling. Today, I’m talking about the English language: variations found on both sides of … Continue reading
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Tagged English language, life hacks, proofreading, self-editing, spelling, The BG Blog, tips
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SPaG: Spelling – Solutions For Those Words in English That Always Trip Us Up!
It is a well-repeated mantra in schools and authors’ circles that English is a confusing language to master. Many of the “rules” of spelling and grammar have more exceptions than inclusions! Even after my many years in education, there are … Continue reading
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Tagged life hacks, proofreading, self-editing, SPaG, spelling, The BG Blog, tips
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Hello from The BG Blog.
Hello and welcome to the first post from The BG Blog. I decided that it would be fun to include a blog on the Brockway Gatehouse website after reading some posts from my fellow editors and some lovely lifestyle and … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, editing, freelance, hints, proofreading, reading, small business, tips
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