Fashion for the month will be here in the next post but here are a couple of fun links for those of you who are writers.
Ever wondered about all the technical terminology a writer needs to know, in addition to needing to write a book. Tom's Glossary explains them all.
A couple of for examples right from the top
ADVANCE: A secret code signalling to the marketing department whether or not to promote a title.
ADVANCE COPY: A bound book that when opened by an editor will instantly expose an embarrassing mistake.
AUTHOR: A large class of individuals (approximately three times as numerous as readers) serving a promotional function in book marketing or providing make-work for editorial interns.
AUTHOR TOUR: A hazing ritual intended to make authors compliant to their publishers.
And just in case you are not having fun yet, I think this link all about copyediting Shakespeare will make you smile. I hasten to add that I have never ever run into anything like this with my editor, so it is easier for me to laugh about this one.
Have a great weekend and until next time, Happy Rambles.
Oh, that's funny! And I totally love the Shakespeare copyediting. Makes me feel loads better. Thanks for the laugh. I'll try to remember this when my copyedits come back next week...
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Donna, thanks for dropping by!
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