by Laura | Jan 2, 2014 | Editing-Writing How To
Thinking of writing your first eBook this year? These days, many people think that writing an eBook is much easier than a traditional book. Not so… An eBook can be shorter than a traditional book, but not necessarily so. Even if it is shorter, it has to be...
by Laura | Nov 12, 2013 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To
I am about to start Alan Weisman’s latest book, Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope For a Future on Earth? But I have to admit, the Index starting at almost the 500th page makes me wonder – Did this book need to be this long? As an editor, here is one of my favorite...
by Laura | Sep 23, 2013 | Editing-Writing How To
In the last several years the publishing industry has seen many changes. The advent of print-on-demand technology and e-reader tablets are just two things that have changed publishing forever. Digital technology in publishing has also made it easier for writers to...
by Laura | Aug 26, 2013 | Editing-Writing How To
As a childfree choice expert, a couple of years ago the Wall Street Journal asked if I would respond to a piece by Bryan Caplan related to his book, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids. We had our different points of view to be sure, but the other day I ran across...
by Laura | Jul 16, 2013 | Editing-Writing How To
In our personal or professional lives, there is no substitute for having excellent writing skills. However, just as important are editing skills. If you imagine creating a sculpture, writing gives the sculpture form. Editing, on the other hand, perfects it into its...
