Collective nouns The collective noun for collective nouns is … A nuance. Collective nouns are words that refer to a collection or group of multiple people, animals, or things. However, even though collective nouns refer to more than one individuals, they function as singular nouns in a sentence. This is because they are referring to… Continue reading Playing with Collective Nouns
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Review of Mudflap (Book One) by Jay Alden Bailey
We had better open this one with the description of a mudflap. The author describes it far better in the book. Mudflap is somebody who goes out of his way to help others, only to be thrown under the bus. However, he refuses to lie down and be driven over, so he clings to the… Continue reading Review of Mudflap (Book One) by Jay Alden Bailey
23 April 2021 Hard Balls and Rounders Bats
This week has been a bit quieter for Best Book Editors. I had a second pass edit booked in, which I estimated would take five days, but as often happens, the client isn’t ready and we’ve pushed it back a couple of weeks. We allow for that. It happens often, and I always give… Continue reading 23 April 2021 Hard Balls and Rounders Bats
Review of The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker
I loved this book. This is the tenth book I’ve read this month and I haven’t had a bad one yet, so either I’m really good at picking, or the standard of writing out there is improving all the time. I would give this book 9.5 out of 10. I couldn’t wait to get my… Continue reading Review of The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker
How to Write A Novel
In previous articles, we’ve talked about writing fiction. Now let’s get right into creative writing. Many points in novel writing will cross over into other forms and are the same, but it is a very different ball game. If you class yourself as a good writer—and by that, I mean that you understand the nuts… Continue reading How to Write A Novel
Grace Grahme for Faire’s Fair 17 april 2021
Grace Grahme for Faire’s Fair 17 april 2021 I LOVE you and your editing and will sing your praises whenever I see a request for recommendation. After interviewing multiple editors for my book, Katherine Black of Best Book Editors stood out above all the others. Her sample review showed she would be thorough with her… Continue reading Grace Grahme for Faire’s Fair 17 april 2021
Cindy Baumann for Grief Warrior 17 April 2021
Cindy Baumann for Grief Warrior 17 April 2021 I worked with Katherine of Best Book Editors to help edit my memoir. She offered good suggestions and pushed me in areas to add more stories and “show” my manuscript. She is efficient, extremely responsive and truly cares. I would definitely work with her again ~ Cindy
Pina Bird for Chicken Livers and Artichoke Hearts. 16 April 2021
Pina Bird for Chicken Livers and Artichoke Hearts. 16 April 2021 I had the pleasure of working with Katherine Black of Best Book Editors. She helped me with my new children’s book that will be coming out in July 2021. She has a delightful upbeat mannerism that makes you feel good right from the start.… Continue reading Pina Bird for Chicken Livers and Artichoke Hearts. 16 April 2021
Barbara Mostella for Consequences of Crime, Greed & Love. 28th March 2021
Barbara Mostella for Consequences of Crime, Greed & Love. 28th March 2021 Katherine Black of Best Book Editors, is a terrific book editor. A professional with a wealth of knowledge that gives honest feedback that is helpful and educational. I contracted with her to edit my second fiction novel titled Consequences of Crime, Greed, &… Continue reading Barbara Mostella for Consequences of Crime, Greed & Love. 28th March 2021
Jake Shurford for S.U.P.E.R.B. 2nd pass. 8th March 2021
Jake Shurford for S.U.P.E.R.B. 2nd pass. 8th March 2021 Best Book Editors delivers, every single time. I’ve worked with Katherine four times and there will be more. She’s kind, Knowledgeable, and punctual. You will not regret working with her. Jake On Monday, March 8, 2021, Katherine Black