Two years and many books are between Book One and Book Two. You pick up the second book’s manuscript to edit it — and you freeze. Who was that minor character, again? What were we doing? When did Main Character get that scar? That’s one scenario where a good…
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A well-worded funding proposal can secure thousands or even millions of dollars for tech start-ups, established companies, research institutes and other STEM-focused organizations. This creates big opportunities for editors with a knack for turning complex ideas into clear, persuasive arguments. And no, you don’t need an advanced degree in engineering…