The Frugal Editor

"Carolyn Howard-Johnson is a godsend for writers everywhere. Her new book The Frugal Editor, is part reference guide, part do-it-yourself editing manual, part masterclass on the writing and pub­lish­ing industry... and all with Carolyn's signature humor and encouraging energy! She is a master at simplifying overwhelming tasks into relevant, can-do information. This book is a must for every writer's bookshelf!" --Dallas Woodburn, book coach and best-selling author of Thanks, Cariss, for Ruining my Life

"Absolutely essential for beginning writers and a necessary reminder for the more advanced. The mentor you've been looking for. This book won't collect dust!" --Christina Francine, Fijords Review

"I am using The Frugal Editor to polish my next book. I've used it for the first edit, the beta edit, and...I'm ready to snuff out excess words. Your tip about adding spaces with the search and replace tool is a timely add to my editing skills. It was easy to weed out abbreviations like AR for Arkansas one of my clients used with the (space)AR(space) feature." --Elizabeth Seckman, editor of Insecure Writers Group newsletter

"In the third edition of her The Frugal Editor, Carolyn Howard-Johnson helps authors obtain a finished product worthy of Simon and Shuster. The book guides readers through evolving changes in the English language that has no governing academy regulating it." --Helen Dunn Frame shares her secrets for Retiring in Costa Rica or Doctors, Dogs and Pura Vida and other books.

"Whether you're writing your first book or tenth, The Frugal Editor is a must-read." --Tim Bete, director, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop --

"Carolyn Howard-Johnson's The Frugal Editor has been my go-to editing bible for many years. The new Third Edition is the best yet with all the clear, easy-to-follow advice on how to edit your work like a pro of the earlier editions and a whole new range of up-to-the-minute advice about such things as using gender pronouns correctly, well-researched insider info on how to avoid agents' and publishers' pet peeves, how to avoid scams, and lots more. This is a must for every author's editing arsenal." --Magdalena Ball, is a poet and runs the CompulsiveReader.com

"In this invaluable (and yes, accessible and engaging, too!) re­source, Carolyn Howard-Johnson masterfully elevates editing into the critical component of writing that it is. Don't turn in anything until you turn to this book." --Peter Bowerman, author of The Well-Fed Writer series

"Use basic computer and editing tricks from The Frugal Editor, to prevent headaches, to save time-and even money. It's well worth your effort to learn them." --Barbara McNichol, Barbara McNichol Editorial

"...An important new section deals with using your friends, family, or writing circle as readers [beta readers]. Your book is your baby, but it may have content or pace that make it a loser when other people read it. Once you're sure you have a good product and have done all the recommended editing yourself, it's time to think about a professional editor. The book does an excellent job of showing what a professional can do for your manuscript." --Nancy Famolari, author of the Montbleu Mysteries

"...Submit like a pro with Carolyn Howard-Johnson's clear, step-by-step self-editing approach for putting your Best Book Forward." --Gregory A. Kompes, conference coordinator of The Las Vegas Writer's Conference

"My favorite self-editing book..." --Deborah Stanley author of Practical Steps to Digital Research

"My new copy is already filled with colorful stick-'em notes!" --Carol Smallwood, poet