It’s useful, but far from final.
I’m glad that yesterday I worked through a rough layout of the article. Having edited the text, I wanted to confirm it would work well with the photos for the number of pages I’d projected.
After several intense hours, I accomplished my goal. I’d put in place all the elements for four pages in the magazine. It was time for … Continue reading
Instead, target specific readers.
Two words to avoid when you describe to an agent your book’s intended readership: all and everyone.
Yes, authors should radiate optimism. But claiming your book will appeal to everyone marks you as naive.
Consider just a few of the differences among potential readers:
It’s an easy way to find problems.
Skimming ahead in the small group study guide, I spotted the sentence. My editor’s sense told me something was wrong.
Sure enough, when the guy to my right tried to read that passage aloud, he had to pause, back up, and read it again.
A few minutes later, the next person also stumbled over a sentence.
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