La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México es la decana de las editoriales universitarias en México, pues comenzó a editar desde su fundación en 1910. Sus ediciones han servido de modelo para el libro académico mexicano que, por lo general, tiene su origen en las investigaciones realizadas en sus cubículos y laboratorios. Esa vocación de creación y difusión del libro ha mostrado la Universidad cuando en la década de 1920 abrió campañas...

The Frugal Editor: Do-it-Yourself Editing Secrets From your query letter to final manuscript to the marketing of your book Whether you are a new or experienced author, The Frugal Editor helps you present whistle-clean copy from a one-page cover letter to your entire manuscript that will convince those with the power to say "yea" or "nay" to your precious book. The third edition of The Frugal Editor, is the winningest book in Carolyn's multi-award-winning...

Every person has the right to choose the pronouns that align with their own sense of self. This has implications for fiction editors. Normative pronoun use centres objective perception, meaning characters' pronouns are prescribed. A conscious‑language approach centres subjective identity, meaning those pronouns are revealed. Louise Harnby explores the implications for narrative viewpoint and outlines a workable approach to editing gender-neutral...

Carolyn Howard-Johnson picks the trip-you-up words that her clients struggle with and puts them in a quick reference guide light enough and small enough to be used as an quickie gift that the recipient can tuck into a glove compartment or purse to keep their homonym skills fresh and explains why following grammar rules assiduously isn't always the best choice for writers.

Too many books tell you what you need to do during a round of editing...but they very rarely explain why that need exists. Without explanation and examples to help your understanding, craft basics can feel restrictive and unbearable. You might have already begun writing something you've had a great idea for. But a great story requires more than the gift of inspiration. Tell Me A Story takes you through the first steps of what you need to know to write...

In the intricate dance of book creation, the editor plays a pivotal role, transforming raw manuscripts into polished gems that enchant readers and leave a lasting impression. "The Editor's Eye: Crafting Books That Captivate" is an essential guide for editors at every stage of their career, offering a deep dive into the art and craft of editing. Through insightful analysis, practical advice, and illuminating case studies, this book sheds light on the...

After you've completed your manuscript and you're standing at the foot of Revision Mountain, climbing to the summit can feel impossible. It's hard to look at your own writing with the objective eye needed to shape it into a tight, polished, publishable story-but just like writing, self-editing is a skill you can learn. Developmental editor Tiffany Yates Martin has spent her career in the publishing industry honing practical, actionable techniques...

What's at the core of every great story that leads readers to rush breathlessly to the end and then, share it with all their friends? At Story Grid, we believe great stories are, built of four essential elements: Core Needs, Core Life Values, Core Emotions, and Core Events. Whether you're writing an action adventure, a mystery, or a love story, these are the elements that spark the emotional connection and catharsis readers are looking for. Assembled...

A one-stop refresher course in editing fiction, suitable for both new writers and more experienced ones. When to edit, how to edit, why to edit, and when not to edit. The different stages of editing. Checklists, examples, and advice from other writers, editors, competition judges and a literary agent.

Explores the wide range of scholarship on revision, while bringing new light to bear on enduring questions in composition and rhetoric.