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Developmental editing is usually the first phase of the editing process once you’ve slaved through a draft or two of your work. But what is it? And why do editors usually recommend it? Well, the short answer is because it looks at the big picture presentation of your story. Often a writer’s first draft...

What’s a Table of Contents? When writing a research paper, master’s thesis or PhD dissertation, the table of contents is one of the most important elements to include. Why? Because it provides a detailed and accurate list that examiners can use as a map, guiding through each respective chapter, including...

With approximately 171,000 words, English is among the world languages with the highest number of words. Hence, for any budding academic researcher, author, or copywriter, developing one’s vocabulary has numerous advantages. There is a range of professional and personal benefits to increasing one’s eloquence...

REGISTER TODAYLearn how to self-edit your book using the techniques of a professional editor. Go behind-the-scenes to understand what creates a strong foundation for your manuscript. Discover what editors look for to assess your writing skills and techniques. Also, gain knowledge about the overall...

Book editing: meaning and importance Ever wondered what book editing involves? Well, it is far more than just looking out for grammar and spelling mistakes. It’s actually a process that should result in improving the presentation of ideas to readers, even to a publishable standard, and often involves...