Think Like a Copyeditor: Make Your Submissions Shine

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Carol Saller isn’t one to wag a finger at split infinitives. Just the opposite! As the author of The Subversive Copy Editor and a confirmed anti-stickler, Saller approaches editing with common sense and a belief that language differences are a boon to creative writing.

We’ll consider how a basic grasp of style and grammar is a foundation for working creatively outside “the rules.” This presentation will provide information and context that will help you prepare professional-looking manuscripts free of formatting gaffes and outdated style and grammar, and  prepare you to collaborate with editors.

In this webinar, you will:

• LEARN how “thinking like a copy editor” can help you clean up and format your manuscript so it shines for a potential agent or editor.
• GET OVER apprehension of being copyedited through an understanding of “Chicago style” and why most US trade publishers use it.
• LEARN 10 hackle-raising blemishes copyeditors eliminate from manuscripts and 5 easy insider tactics for credibly faking Chicago style.

There will be time for a Q & A at the end of the presentation.

This presentation is ideal for writers preparing work for submission to an agent or editor, and who want their manuscripts to look professional and polished.

All registrants receive a recording.

To request closed captioning, please email [email protected].