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Proof Positive Just Launched!

Good news: I’ve just launched my proofreading, beta reading, and editing business, Proof Positive! What I can do for you: Proofreading – I’ll check for: grammatical errors spelling errors word choice Beta Reading – I’ll check for: grammatical errors spelling errors word choice consistency of tone, characters, and descriptions Editing – I’ll check for: grammatical […]

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Beta Reading Special Offer!

In 2013, I will be opening my own beta reading business dedicated to the meticulous proofreading and editing of independent authors’ works. Before I open my business, I would like some testimonials. What does this mean for you? I will beta read the first 10 fiction manuscripts I receive before March 31, 2013 for free, […]

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Tangents and Pedantic Tendencies in Classic Literature

I’ve noticed that in many pieces of classic literature, the authors tend to go off on long tangents and/or repeat things far too often. Moby Dick has entire chapters that go off on tangents, i.e. chapter 24, “The Advocate” (Ishmael makes his very long case for being a whale-hunter) and chapter 25, “Postscript” (Ishmael continues to […]

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