The 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is out. This edition features many clarifications, changes, and new additions. In this article, I break down some of the biggest updates related to formatting. manuscript preparation, grammar, and usage.
Updates to The Chicago Manual of Style (Part 1) Read Post »
There are four sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Varying your sentence structure makes your writing more dynamic and interesting. Let’s look at each type of sentence to examine the differences between them.
Grammar Mini Lesson: The 4 Sentence Structures Read Post »
Have you ever been pulled out of a book because of a sentence that didn’t seem right? Maybe there was inconsistent spelling or confusing punctuation. Minor errors like these can distract readers no matter how compelling a book is. That’s where a style guide can come in handy.
Does Your Book Need to Follow a Style Guide? Read Post »
Are you considering editing your own manuscript? While this can save you some money, it’s really not recommended. Let’s look at a few reasons why authors cannot adequately edit their own books.
Self-Editing Your Book Read Post »
Who and that are both relative pronouns referring to nouns in a sentence. These are commonly confused with one another, but it’s important to know the difference between them, so you can use them correctly in your writing.
Mini Grammar Lesson: Who vs. That Read Post »
