In this new publishing age, part of editing is being aware of book design and formatting. Have you noticed that books from big publishers almost never indent the first paragraph of a chapter. Sometimes they'll put the first few words in an all-cap font, too. These are things you'll learn from books like my Frugal Editor. You should also have a Chicago Manual of Style on your desk, too. When style choices for books must be made, it's the one!
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Carolyn Howard-Johnson edits, consults and speaks on issues of publishing. Find her The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978515870. Learn more about her other authors' aids at www.howtodoitfrugally.com. She blogs on all things publishing (not just editing!) at www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com.
Gremlins out there are determined to keep your work from being published, your book from being promoted. They are resolved to embarrass you before the gatekeepers who can turn the key of success for you. Whether you are a new or experienced author, you need the multi award-winning "The Frugal Editor." It won USA Book News Award, Reader Views Literary Award, and was a finalist in the New Generations Award.
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