One of the easiest ways to save on editing monies when publishing your book is to make sure you use the correct word for the context.
This is the first of several lists of the most common misused or misspelled words. Obviously not all words are included. The operative word is “common.”
When I read a long list, my eyes glaze over and I have minimal retention. So I chose to organize these lists in a way which would be easy for me to learn.
Enjoy!
Recently I’ve been told by several people, men in particular, that “If I’d just focus I’d be more productive.” I laugh because I’ve learned that the masculine part of us is single-focused and feminine part has diffuse awareness (to pour in every direction).
A man described it to me perfectly. “I’m on a one lane road, doing the next task that is before me, while you are are on a 10-lane freeway, easily changing lanes.”
I received this in an email and it describes what I’ve been experiencing to a “T” and this is how it manifests: Continue Reading…
Is proofreading a dying art? Even though verbiage passes the word processor’s spellchecker, does it make sense?
Great titles and headings are compelling and entice you to read more. And then there are those which make you say “Huh?” A friend sent me an email with the following. Enjoy.
I’m in the middle of editing audio of a conversation I had with Lynne Klippel for Secrets To Getting Published, an upcoming digital product for authors. We chatted about ways authors can self-publish and market books. She shared that when someone orders her book online, she surprises them with an immediate copy of the eBook version. Great idea.
This morning I woke up to a recommendation by a friend on Facebook to read “Tech is Too Cheap to Meter: It’s Time to Manage for Abundance, Not Scarcity.”
Of course I clicked on the link, as I’m always interested in anything which talks about focusing on abundance (what you want vs. what you don’t want). Continue Reading…
I’m a firm believer of the power of words—written words, spoken words, even those thoughts running around in my head.
One of the beauties of being on Twitter, is there are lots of tweeple (people) spreading good words. I like that.
Discovered this video this morning from Warren Whitlock, who shares good words. He said he had a lump in his throat, I had tears rolling down my cheeks.
Enjoy as you watch this short, yet impactful video inspired by Johnny the Bagger.
What is your personal signature?
Ernest Schaak 1924-2007
My dad, Ernie Schaak, would have been 85 today if he were still alive.
I had the pleasure of helping my dad create his memoir, No Name Montana Boy. I “dragged out the process” as it allowed quality time with my dad. There was some tears, lots of laughter, and sometimes we laughed so hard we cried.
Even though part of me cringes because technically it’s not the greatest book—widows, orphans, and a serious need for more editing—the book has so much heart and love. That I am very proud of.
Working with my dad as he wrote his book allowed us to connect on a heart-to-heart level that we never had had before. Hearing the stories of his life from his point-of-view was priceless. Continue Reading…
I’m finding blogging, and keeping up with it, to be a fascinating process. I have lots of ideas to share on numerous topics. Yet it’s been almost a week since my last post – my bad.
The fact is I have five (Yes 5!) blog posts in various stage of creation. One needs a pic, one needs a few links added, one needs another example, etc. None are finished, none are posted. And that’s the point. Continue Reading…
