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Louise Harris is the founder and president of LAST Research and Editing, specializing in comprehensive editing services for authors. With over 30 years of experience in editing and journalism, she has edited numerous manuscripts, authored four novels, and ghost-written multiple books including cookbooks and a book on addiction. Her expertise spans both fiction and non-fiction editing, from developmental work to final proofreading.
In this episode:
- Different types of editing explained
- The importance of developmental editing
- Working with editors at different stages
- Tips for authors on a budget
- Book compilation services
- Common editing mistakes
- Flow and structure techniques
Resources mentioned:
- LAST Research and Editing: https://lastresearchandediting.com/
- Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/
- Chicago Manual of Style: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/
- Associated Press Style Guide: https://www.apstylebook.com/
- Print editing techniques
Book recommendations:
- Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss: https://denuccio.net/ohplaces.html
Connect with Louise:
- Website: https://lastresearchandediting.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-harris-2b04bb13/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.harris.7315/
- LAST Research FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/lastresearch/
- YouTube: @LouiseHarrisTheLASTWord
- Twitter: @lastredit
- Phone: 480-370-3945
- Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/hanover-md/last-research-and-editing-2
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- @teddyagsmith
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