On the other hand, one advantage is that I never get bored.

(Shameless Plug: Complete Index for the pictured “So Many Ideas, So Little Time” T-Shirt and Gift Merchandise Design)

And I am caught up on one thing: I have my share of the updates to Police Officer Exam: Exam Cram book revisions completed. I’m waiting for my co-author to send me the next batch.

I still need to finish migrating content on a number of Web sites. Lately, in between doing the edits to The Everything Pressure Cooker Cookbook that’ll be released in September, I’ve been working on the pages at CookingWithPam.com. I’ve even posted some new content! Two recipes (with pictures!) sent to me by my nephew Andrew Rice:

Andrew’s Quick and Easy Tempting Tofu Stir Fry

Andrew’s Vegetarian Meatloaf

I also wrote an article for Chronic-Illness.org: It’s All in Your Head — my thoughts on Clare Wilson’s interview of controversial British Psychiatrist Simon Wessely.

Onward and upward….

Another Day, Another Deadline is a post from: RiceHahn Blog

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

“Academic writing sometimes seems like a tricky task because most disciplines want you to use certain conventions. As with any other writing project, you should read papers and books in the relevant discipline before writing your own papers.” –from The Everything Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn

From the Appendix A: Further Reading resource in The Everything Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn:

	10 Steps in Writing the Research Paper by Roberta H. Markman, Peter T. Markman, Marie L. Waddell (2000) Barrons Educational Series
	Academic Writing for Graduate Students, Second Edition: Essential Tasks and Skills by John M. Swales and Christine A. Beer Feak (2004) University of Michigan Press
	Adios, Strunk and White: A Handbook for the New Academic Essay by Gary Hoffman, Glynis Hoffman (2003)
	College Recommendations Write or Wrong: The Educators’ Guide to Successful Recommendation Writing by Linda Jacobs, Pauline B. Reiter (October 13, 2000) University Pathways
	Engaging Ideas : The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom by John C. Bean (March 1996) Jossey-Bass
	First Steps in Academic Writing by Ann Hogue (2007) Prentice-Hall Trade, Pearson Educational,
	Fundamentals of Academic Writing by Linda Butler (2007) Prentice-Hall Trade, Pearson Educational
	Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by William Germano (May 2001) University of Chicago Press
	Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way into the Graduate School of Your Choice (Graduate Admissions Essays) by Donald Asher (March 2000) Ten Speed Press
	How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School by Richard J. Stelzer (August 1997) Petersons Guides
	Introduction to Academic Writing by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue (2006) Prentice-Hall Trade, Pearson Educational
	A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by Kate L. Turabian (2007) University of Chicago Press
	The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory by J. A. Cuddon, Claire Preston (May 2000) Penguin USA (Paper)
	Successful Dissertations and Theses: A Guide to Graduate Student Research from Proposal to Completion (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) by David Madsen (November 1991) Jossey-Bass
	Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process by Kjell Erik Rudestam, Rae R. Newton (2007) Sage Publications
	Write for College: A Students Handbook by Patrick Sebranek, Verne Meyer, Dave Kemper (March 1997) Great Source Education Group Inc.
	Writing Academic English by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue (2005) Prentice-Hall Trade, Pearson Educational
	Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide, 12th edition by James D., Jr. Lester (2006) Longman
	Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis by Joan Bolker (August 1998) Owl Books
	Yale Daily News Guide to Writing College Papers by Marti Page, Justin M. Cohen (September 2000) Kaplan

Index for the Improve Your Writing Pages

Academic Writing Books is a post from: RiceHahn Blog

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

The copy editor’s job is usually associated with correcting grammar errors in a work. But it can include making other changes, such as adapting a work to match the intended readership level.

A good rule of thumb is just to keep all of your writing as simple as possible. That way, it can be understood by a reader of almost any level. You may not want to write for a grade-school level, but aiming for a high-school crowd is completely acceptable in most circles. Of course, sometimes a higher level of diction is called for, such as with an academic crowd. The trick is to figure out who your audience is and then aim appropriately. –from The Everything Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn

	Copy Editing for Professionals by Edmund Rooney, Oliver Witte Spiral-bound (June 1, 2000) Stipes Publishing Co.
	Copyediting: A Practical Guide by Karen Judd (201) Crisp Pubns
	The Copyeditor’s Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications: With Exercises and Answer Keys by Amy Einsohn Paperback – 560 pages 1st edition (April 2000) University of California Press
	The Fine Art of Copyediting by Elsie Myers Stainton (2002) Columbia University Press
	Substance & Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting by Mary Stoughton (1996) Editorial Experts

Index for the Improve Your Writing Pages

Copyediting Guides is a post from: RiceHahn Blog

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

The ability to write clear and concise documents can be an asset for any professional. When it comes to writing technical or scientific documents, it’s essential. Whether your intent is to translate technical terms and instructions into language that anyone can understand or to explain a scientific process to another scientist, there’s no room for ambiguity in technical writing. –from The Everything Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn

	The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Technical Writing by Krista Van Laan, Catherine Julian, JoAnn Hackos (2001) Alpha Books
	The Elements of Technical Writing by Gary Blake, Robert W. Bly (2000) Pearson Higher Education
	The Handbook of Technical Writing by Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu (2003) St. Martin’s Press
	The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications by Microsoft Corporation (2004) Microsoft Press
	Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers (Opportunities in . . . Series) by Jay Reid Gould, Wayne A. Losano, Blythe Camenson, Jim Cochran (2000) McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books
	The Tech Writer’s Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook for Aspiring Technical Writers (The Facts on File Writer’s Library) by Janet Van Wicklen, Janet Tech Writing Game Van Wicklen (2001) Facts on File, Inc.
	Technical Editing: The Practical Guide for Editors and Writers (Hewlett-Packard Press) by Judith A. Tarutz (1992) Perseus Press
	TECHNICAL WRITING by Julie M. Zeleznik, Rebecca E. Burnett, M. a. Philippa (1999) Learning Express, Inc.
	Technical Writing 101: A Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical Documentation by Alan S. Pringle, Sarah S. O’Keefe, Bill Burns (Contributor) (2003) Scriptorium Press
	Technical Writing for Dummies by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts (2001) Wiley
	Untechnical Writing – How to Write About Technical Subjects and Products So Anyone Can Understand by Michael Bremer (1999) Untechnical Press

Index for the Improve Your Writing Pages

Technical Writing and Technical Editing Books is a post from: RiceHahn Blog

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Writing, like anything else worthwhile in life, takes discipline, instruction, and most of all, confidence in your ability to do a good job. You gain that all-important confidence through practice-and by studying samples of other works. –from The Everything Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn

Different types of writing each require a different approach. Writing and communication guides are a valuable learning asset because the examples found on those pages can show you the best ways to get things down on paper.

	101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly by Jo Condrill, Bennie Bough (2005) Goalminds
	The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality (Wiley Books for Writers Series) by Lee Gutkind (1997) John Wiley & Sons
	The Art of Styling Sentences by Ph.D. Ann Longknife, K.D. Sullivan (2002) Barrons Educational Series
	The Art of Styling Sentences: 20 Patterns for Success by Marie L. Waddell, Robert M. Esch (Contributor), Roberta R. Walker (Contributor) (1993) Barrons Educational Series
	Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (1995) Anchor (Every writer — or anyone who aspires to be a writer — should read this book! No Excuses! I love it. I don’t always agree with the author’s instructions (or her politics), but I’ve gained more from this book than about any other I’ve ever read.)
	The Classic Guide to Better Writing by Rudolf Flesch, A. H. Lass (Contributor) (1996) HarperCollins
	The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing Well by Laurie Rozakis (2000) Alpha Books
	Communicate With Confidence! by Dianna Booher (1994) McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
	The Elements of Correspondence: How to Express Yourself Clearly, Persuasively, and Eloquently in Your Personal and Business Writing by Mary A. de Vries (1996) Pearson Higher Education
	The Everything Creative Writing Book: All You Need to Know to Write a Novel, Play, Short Story, Screen Play, Poem or Article by Carol Whiteley (2002) Adams Media Corporation
	How to Write Articles for Newspapers and Magazines by Dawn B. Sova (2002) Arco Pub
	How to Write It: A Complete Guide to Everything You’ll Ever Write by Sandra E. Lamb (2006) Ten Speed Press
	How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively by Rudolf Flesch, Salvatore Raimondo (1994) New American Library
	A Journalistic Approach to Good Writing: The Craft of Clarity by Robert M. Knight (2003) Iowa State University Press
	Legacy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Personal History by Linda Spence (1997) Ohio Univ Pr
	Like It Was: A Complete Guide to Writing Oral History by Cynthia Stokes Brown (2000) Teachers & Writers
	The Magazine Article: How to Think It, Plan It, Write It by Peter P. Jacobi (1997) Indiana University Press
	A Manual of Writer’s Tricks: Essential Advice for Fiction and Nonfiction Writers by David L. Carroll (2007) Four Walls Eight Windows
	The New Oxford Guide to Writing by Thomas S. Kane (1994) Oxford University Press
	On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William K. Zinsser (2006) HarperCollins
	The Photo Scribe: A Writing Guide: How to Write the Stories Behind Your Photographs by Denis Ledoux (1998)
	Scrapbook Storytelling: Save Family Stories and Memories With Photos, Journaling and Your Own Creativity by Joanna Campbell Slan (2003) Writers Digest Books
	Stein on Writing : A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies by Sol Stein (2000) Griffin Trade Paperback
	Successful Nonfiction: Tips and Inspiration for Getting Published by Dan Poynter (1999) Para Publishing
	Turning Memories into Memoirs: A Handbook for Writing Lifestories by Denis Ledoux (2005) Soleil Press
	When Words Matter Most : Thoughtful Words and Deeds to Express Just the Right Thing at the Just the Right Time by Robyn Freedman Spizman (1996) Crown Pub
	Word Painting: A Guide to Writing More Descriptively by Rebecca McClanahan (2000) Writers Digest Books
	Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing by Patricia T. O’Conner (2000) Harvest Books
	Words into Type by Marjorie E. Skillin, Robert Malcolm Gay (1974) Pearson PTP
	The Write Way: The S.P.E.L.L. Guide to Real-Life Writing (Society for the Preservation of English Language and Literature) by Richard Lederer, Richard Dowis, Donna Ng (Editor) (1995) Pocket Books
	THE WRITER’S BLOCK 786 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination by Jason Rekulak (2001) Running Press
	Writer’s Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing by Jean M. Fredette (Editor) (1990) Writers Digest Books
	The Writer’s Idea Book by Jack Heffron (2002) Writers Digest Books
	Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French (2006) Longman
	Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York’s Acclaimed Creative Writing School by Gotham Writers’ Workshop (2003) Bloomsbury USA
	Writing with Style: Conversations on the Art of Writing by John R. Trimble (2000) Prentice Hall

Index for the Improve Your Writing Pages

Writing and Communication Guides is a post from: RiceHahn Blog

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.