Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hazard Editing is not Taking Clients at this Time
Due to a recent death of a friend and traveling for the holidays, I'm not taking clients on at this time. I will work with past clients on books, but request additional time to complete projects. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
More on buts and commas
As I went over in an earlier post, if you have a sentence with but, and then an action or feeling or some kind of response or insight, always put a but, comma.
Times you should not do this are in these examples:
It was but noon when the people gave the heard of cats treats.
Times you should not do this are in these examples:
It was but noon when the people gave the heard of cats treats.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Colons:
Colons should not be used as a semicolon or a comma. Most frequently, they are used in listing things. For example:
The cat had four different colored kittens: gray, black, orange and tabby.
NOT:
The kittens were cute: I loved them.
This should be:
The kittens were cute; I loved them.
Colons can also be used as above where I wrote, "This should be:" If not using a comma and quotes, you can put colons in place so that the text reads more easily.
The cat had four different colored kittens: gray, black, orange and tabby.
NOT:
The kittens were cute: I loved them.
This should be:
The kittens were cute; I loved them.
Colons can also be used as above where I wrote, "This should be:" If not using a comma and quotes, you can put colons in place so that the text reads more easily.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
We're Bringing Back Proofreading Services
After talking with Cassie Robertson, we decided to bring back proofreading services for authors who feel that's exactly what they need. Take a look at our Pricing Page on the right for more details.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Really, Very and Just
The cat was frisky.
The cat was really frisky.
The cat was very frisky.
The cat was just frisky.
What do you write? These words are usually used in speaking, really, very and just. If you're writing first person, these words can be gold. However, if you use them too much, they clutter a reading experience.
Also, these words are free-to-use in dialog, especially because they are spoken word comments. If you use them right, they can add character in dialog.
Sometimes, you really want to say really. It adds something. My advice is to use these words sparingly and with intent.
The cat was really frisky.
The cat was very frisky.
The cat was just frisky.
What do you write? These words are usually used in speaking, really, very and just. If you're writing first person, these words can be gold. However, if you use them too much, they clutter a reading experience.
Also, these words are free-to-use in dialog, especially because they are spoken word comments. If you use them right, they can add character in dialog.
Sometimes, you really want to say really. It adds something. My advice is to use these words sparingly and with intent.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
We Have Something for Our Repeat Clients, Too
If you've worked with us before and we know your books, we are open to negotiating prices for services you need.
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