spiceyokooko

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I have a BA Hons degree in typographic design and Masters degree in business administration. I worked in the publishing industry for 30 years as a setter, copy editor and proof reader, before moving into management. Now semi-retired.

My main interest areas are cookery, cricket, and reading/writing.

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Dec 12	awarded	Custodian
Dec 12	reviewed	Reviewed How does one write a character smarter than oneself?
Dec 12	answered	Is it really so “impossible” to get published by a traditional publisher?
Dec 12	suggested	suggested edit on Is it really so “impossible” to get published by a traditional publisher?
Dec 12	comment	How much power does the author have over an original work? As Neil mentioned - what was in the contract you signed with the Publisher? Did you read it? Did you discuss it with your legal adviser? It's all very well getting a little 'uppity' with regards to the control being exerted over your creative work by the publisher, are you forgetting the commercial risks the publisher is taking with regards to production cost, marketing and advertising costs of your book? Yes a balance needs to be achieved - that's what the contract is for. If you don't like it, don't sign it.
Dec 12	answered	As a freelance writer, should I charge more for inconvenient time worked?
Dec 12	comment	Headline method - How do I write The Economist-style headlines? Very entertaining, informative and well written answer.
Dec 12	awarded	Supporter
Dec 12	answered	Is it acceptable for a tech book to consist of only 2 chapters?
Dec 12	comment	Differences in personal statements between American and UK universities? Brit informal to talk evasively to; flatter in order to mislead - thefreedictionary.com/flannel, I was guilty of my own advice! Whoops!
Dec 12	answered	figures and tables always on top of the page?
Dec 12	answered	Can a section have the same name as the chapter?
Dec 12	answered	Using dashes in writing dialogue
Dec 12	answered	How many errors per page volume is typically “okay” in a book?
Dec 12	answered	Can you reprint screen shots of a game application or program without permission?
Dec 12	answered	Differences in personal statements between American and UK universities?
Dec 12	awarded	Editor
Dec 12	revised	How can I catch more errors when I proofread? corrected spelling
Dec 11	answered	Converting Word pages to book pages, for novels?
Dec 11	comment	Converting Word pages to book pages, for novels? Assuming of course that the finished novel will also be printed in 12pt Times, which is unlikely. It's more likely to be in a smaller size (depending on the typeface/font chosen) such as 9pt. This of course depends on the format it would be printed in - large format hardback is generally a larger font size than the paperback equivalent. Your method therefore is unreliable.