Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros
Dawn Josephson, Lauren Hidden
CAMEO PUBLICATIONS

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„Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros“ is the creation of women entrepreneurs Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden. The steps for writing and editing work are offered as five uncomplicated segments.

Packed with examples and frequently asked questions along with hints, handwritten marginal notes, and graphs the divisions are arranged so that readers can effortlessly read one particular section during a break, while waiting at the dentist or when working on a specific document at the office.

Step one is the Warm Up Search for the Occurrence of similar Writing challenges. One key point discussed is the fact that knowing what your problems are constitutes half the battle seems a bit obvious, however it is something that is often overlooked.

Step two Approach the Starting Line Prepare to Edit is especially helpful as it guides the reader toward thinking as would an editor and not like a writer. Ground rules for editing include proposals for construction of a personalized editing checklist, ideas for how to go about scheduling time for the editing phase, detaching from the work, as well as how to go about working on a hard copy. The writers suggest that if as a writer you’re too attached to your work, you’ll never edit it successfully.

Step three Run the Race The Editing Process Begins offers workable suggestions for setting the course for triumph including putting forth the view that the more you’re able to center your thinking and your writing; the better your editing experience will be.

Step four Hand Off The Baton and Let the Relay Begin puts in place the awareness that an assortment of surveys document that 70 to 80% of professionals write their materials collaboratively; meaning as writers they get contribution from others to assure that their finished writing product comes across both competently and as it should be. Having a trusted colleague read the work in progress offers another slant and awareness for how the writing may be received by the public at large.

Step five A Picture Perfect Finish The Final Stretch guides the reader toward crossing the finish line of editing with a well edited manuscript ready for printing in hand.

What to do when you are pressed for time is addressed in Appendix A.

Appendix B lists How to Sabotage your Self Editing Efforts while Ground Rules of Grammar and Usage are found in Appendix C. Grammar is the oil that causes work to flow smoothly creating easy reading, and grammar does matter to editors and readers alike. Appendix D contains a number of useful Forms and Checklists.

„Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros“ is an effortlessly read volume certain to develop into a important tool for all writers who look forward to improving their writing whether it be articles, essays and books or letters, reports, or news articles. Above all I like the design with problems to solve and detailed answers telling how and why particular sentences needed correction.

The easily read, brisk method of presentation will hold appeal to those who are bored to tears with academia type grammar texts. The five chapters encompassing „Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros“ offer the authors’ thoughts regarding successful self-editing.

Questions for Self-Reflection’ included at the end of chapters are added to aid writers toward realizing the areas in their writing which need more work. The focus of „Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros“ is self-editing…. Aspiring writers should not rely on publishers or others to do editing for them.

The work can be quickly read as a whole. Serious writers will want to keep the book on their desk for use when that novel or other manuscript is ready for rewrite. „Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros“ is a noteworthy addition to the writer library shelf, home library and home school library for students to use for improving writing skills. On the whole I found the work to include many useful tips and valuable writing information, happy to recommend.