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25.01.2022 Do copy editors just read all day? Well, no. Editor Karen Sommerfeld explains what copy editors do and how you can help your editor do their best work.
24.01.2022 If you'd like to self-publish but could use some guidance, this workshop is for you. Author and editor Belinda Pollard is presenting a workshop on self-publishing at Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) on 15 June. Belinda is an engaging presenter and has a wealth of experience to share. See the link below for more information.
23.01.2022 Dr Malini Devadas is offering a free webinar on Wednesday 3 July to guide researchers and post-grad students through her 7-step writing process. It's aimed at those in the sciences, but Malini says anyone who is struggling to write their thesis or a journal article will benefit. Sign up via the link below.
22.01.2022 We're all familiar with hyphens, but do you know how to use their bigger siblings, en-dashes and em-dashes? Editors Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle explain how to use em-dashes, including variations for US and British English. Listen to The Editing Podcast or download the transcript. https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com//how-to-use-em-das
19.01.2022 Hachette Australia is offering a paid internship in Sydney this summer for people interested in publishing to learn about the industry. Open to Australian citizens over 18. No formal qualifications required. Applications close Monday 24 August 2020
19.01.2022 Using brand names in fiction can help readers get into the story. But some readers might find these references confusing. This blog post by Caroly Haley explains why editors query how and when brand names are used. Carolyn also suggests how authors can add a little context to help readers along.
17.01.2022 Better Reading has created a series of six podcasts about diversity in children's books. Writers, publishers, people of colour, people with disabilities, and people from the LGTBIQ+ community explain why children need to read about more diverse characters.
17.01.2022 Your manuscript is ready for editing. What formatting should you apply to your Word document, and what should you leave alone, before you send your work to an editor? What is best left to the design and proofreading stages? Experienced editors Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle explain how you can help your editor (and save yourself money) by doing only the formatting that's necessary. Listen to the podcast or download a transcript from the link below.
14.01.2022 The Australian Inclusive Publishing Initiative (AIPI) has launched 'Inclusive publishing in Australia: an introductory guide', which explains who uses accessible documents, why accessibility is so important, and how publishers can create books that are accessible from the start. AIPI has also produced a free companion guide: 'Making content accessible: a guide to navigating Australian copyright law for disability access.' Both guides are free to download from the AIPI website.
10.01.2022 IPEd (Institute of Professional Editors) CEO Karen Lee explains to Margaret River Press how writers benefit from working with an editor, how IPEd is adapting to keep editors connected during the pandemic, and more.
07.01.2022 Scholastic Australia has an opening for freelance illustrators, aged 18 and older, who are available for ongoing work.
05.01.2022 What is 'head hopping' in fiction and how can you avoid it? Editor Louise Harnby shares some examples and tips. https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com//what-is-head-hopp
05.01.2022 If you're planning to self-publish but don't know where to begin, Belinda Pollard can help. Belinda, an editor, published author, and experienced speaker, will be running a self-publishing workshop on the Sunshine Coast in June. Highly recommended.
03.01.2022 In these days of publishing quickly and often, it's easy to miss the beauty that can be achieved by printing using traditional methods. This short video (8 minutes or so) features a group who create incredible books using historical techniques. Watch and enjoy.
03.01.2022 If you're not sure how to use quote marks in your writing, you're in luck. Listen to UK editors Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle's latest podcast, or download the transcript. Learn whether to use single quote marks double, where to place quote marks in relation to other punctuation, and when not to use quote marks. Check out the links to some great examples, too. https://www.louiseharnbyproofreader.com//the-editing-podca
