1. Images – Nonfiction books often include graphics and images, so make sure they are greater than 300 PPI. Check your publisher’s guidelines to be sure.
2. Formatting – Issues such as hard returns
can cause a tremendous amount of work for your publisher. If the problems
continue, they might not be so willing to work with you.
3. Overused adverbs – These are easily
replaced with stronger words. I like to use the search and find feature for the
letters “ly,” which locates adverbs instantly.
4. Pet words – Every writers has pet
words, very often a sign of culture or location, these can also be located
using the search and find feature.
5. Lack of Deep POV – The days of
saying, “He was sad,” are over. Deep POV is the new industry standard. Think
about how an emotion can be expressed physically. If your character slumps his
shoulders, readers will know he’s sad. Show it, don’t tell it.
6. Poor grammar – Creativity vs. Craft.
Strong on creativity but weak on craft? Never fear. There is a wonderful
website where you can copy and paste your writing, and it will check all the
grammar for you…..and tell you how to correct it! Check out www.grammarly.com
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