Book Doctor Dara

The History of Typography – Animated Short

Looking through YouTube, I found this really cool Animated Short about ‘the history of typography’. Enjoy! A paper-letter animation about

Scanning electron micrograph of an HIV-infected H9 T cell. Credit: NIAID/Flickr Scientists edited HIV-1 DNA out of the genome of

As an editor, I enjoy expanding my knowledge and keeping my skills fresh. One never knows of the next opportunity

Happy 112th birthday to Dr. Seuss! Here are a few of my favorite books and quotes in honor of his

image courtesy of the times dispatch (Richmond, VA.) February 29, 1912 [page 9, image 9] Ancient history states that in

By the power of Kermit… whatever you are trying to accomplish today… let’s do this.

In honor of Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey 2016, here are a few books that you and

Margaret Atwood’s Ten Editing Tips, for your Fiction Manuscript, has caught my eye. Especially tip #6: 6. Readers are readers.

The American Library Association released its report on the “State of America’s Libraries” last week. The report includes a list

Sorry all… it was a rough week here (I was sick for half of it), so I’m a day behind

I’m trying something new and different for the blog. I’ve been fascinated by some stories that are coming through the

I’m thrilled to share with you the cover of the latest middle grade fiction novel by Shelley Sly. If you

Language, be it remember’d, is not an abstract construction of the learn’d, or of dictionary-makers, but is something arising out

Dear Dr. Seuss (or Theodor Seuss Geisel), You have always been a part of my life. I read your books

Rule 17: Omit needless words — Strunk & White “The Elements of Style” I see editing as a collaborative process.