In my work as a book formatter, perhaps the simplest and most common mistake I see with self-publishers is to do with paragraphing. I don’t mean length – whether you favour paragraphs of multi-page-spanning Proustian prolixity, or single-line epigrams of Hemingwayesque brevity, it’s really no concern of mine. I may politely point out that, regarding dialogue, a new speaker needs a new one, but otherwise I recognise that the length of paragraphs is to an extent a matter of artistic taste and stylistic choice, and personal to each writer.
Formatting Your Book: Paragraphs and Sections
Formatting Your Book: Paragraphs and Sections
Formatting Your Book: Paragraphs and Sections
In my work as a book formatter, perhaps the simplest and most common mistake I see with self-publishers is to do with paragraphing. I don’t mean length – whether you favour paragraphs of multi-page-spanning Proustian prolixity, or single-line epigrams of Hemingwayesque brevity, it’s really no concern of mine. I may politely point out that, regarding dialogue, a new speaker needs a new one, but otherwise I recognise that the length of paragraphs is to an extent a matter of artistic taste and stylistic choice, and personal to each writer.