The Frugal Editor by Carolyn Howard-Johnson
There are gremlins out there determined to keep your work from being published, your book from being promoted. Resolved to embarrass you in front of the gatekeepers who can turn the key of success, they lurk in your subconscious and the depths of your computer programs.
Whether you are a new or experienced author, The Frugal Editor, 2nd edition—from Carolyn Howard-Johnson's multiple award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers—will help you present whistle-clean copy (from a one-page cover letter to your entire manuscript) to those who have the power to say "yea" or "nay". Buy it now for $3.99 at Amazon.
"The Frugal Editor: Do-It-Yourself Editing Secrets for Authors is a complete course of instruction under one cover." ~ Midwest Book Review
"Absolutely essential for beginning writers and a necessary reminder for the more advanced. The mentor you've been looking for. This book won't collect dust!" ~ Christina Francine, review for Fjords Review
"Using the basic computer and editing tricks from The Frugal Editor, authors can prevent headaches and save themselves time—and even money—during the editing process. It's well worth your effort to learn them." ~ Barbara McNichol, Barbara McNichol Editorial
"Writers and editors have a true friend in Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Her word smarts, her publishing savvy, and her sincere commitment to authors and editors make The Frugal Editor a must-have resource." ~ June Casagrande, author of The Best Punctuation Book, Period and Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies (Penguin) and syndicated grammar columnist
