Typesetting
Typesetting seems simple, but it is not. Unless you have experience and the proper software, you should not typeset your own book. You put much effort into writing your book, and your work deserves a proper exhibition. The day when craftsman placed metal blocks into presses and composing sticks is gone. Modern typesetting is done...Continue reading→
Judgement
No matter what genre your writing, you must judge well. Your judgement is what garners your readers' trust. Judgement implies deliberation. You decide what is right or best after you have considered all factors. We do not jail people until we have all the facts of a crime. Judgement requires discipline. The word discipline derives...Continue reading→
Be Concise
Your reader is giving you what is most precious: time. Be respectful. Be concise. Concise writing is powerful. Compare "he strode in the room, chest out, head high" with "he walked into the room with an air of confidence, soldier-like, marching with his chest out and holding his head high." When possible, even when writing...Continue reading→