Writing and self-publishing a book can seem like a daunting task but involves several key steps. Here’s a general overview of the process: 1. Idea and Planning: – Develop a clear idea for your book and determine its genre, target audience, and unique...
Part I of this two-part post focused on the five major steps to successfully approaching a technical writing project without a technical background. Now, in this second installment, we’ll focus on the list of 10 tips and tricks to successfully making that project...
If you’re not a technical expert, the terms “technical writing” and “technical editing” can be intimidating—but they don’t have to be! Editing this kind of writing isn’t all about having an advanced degree, because the purpose of editing isn’t to be a subject matter...
This podcast features a roundtable discussion on highlights from the recent CSE Annual Meeting that took place May 3-5, 2021. Special thanks to Nathan Taylor, Grace Taylor, and Hayes Simpson for joining me to discuss their experiences at this virtual conference.
Authors often ask copy editors, “Why was my text changed?” There may be other related questions, like “I prefer British spellings” or “I don’t want items put in a bulleted list, I like numbered lists.” These authors are running up against “house style” and,...
