{"product_id":"tales-of-the-pen-master-zen-stories-for-editors-proofreaders-and-other-publishing-professionals-9781434104830","title":"Tales of the Pen Master: Zen Stories for Editors, Proofreaders, and Other Publishing Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA typesetter impatiently asked the Pen master, \"Will our esteemed designer ever reach enlightenment?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe master looked up from reviewing the publishing schedule. \"She's waiting on the editor.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"And when will the editor reach enlightenment?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"He's waiting on the designer.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you waiting for enlightenment in your work as an editor, proofreader, typesetter, or writer? Wait no more! Here are tales not of the Zen master but rather of the Pen master, whose job is to open the minds of publishing professionals everywhere. Each tale illuminates a different aspect of the publishing life for the reader's contemplation, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Rules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Deadlines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Order\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Attention\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Taste\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Marketing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reputation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Advancement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Perfection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs is customary in Zen tradition, each tale is followed by enlightening commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author writes, \"Ponder these stories carefully, and they will lead you to greater enlightenment in the pathways of publishing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting deep insight into the nature of the publishing world, \u003cem\u003eTales of the Pen Master\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have guide to finding greater serenity and understanding for anyone who works with words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Lyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Editorium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434104830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLyon, Jack:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jack Lyon began his publishing career in 1978 as proofreading coordinator at a university press. A few years later, he became associate editor and then managing editor at a trade publishing house, where he supervised publishing staff and edited hundreds of books. In 1996 he started the Editorium (www.editorium.com) to create Microsoft Word add-ins for editors, typesetters, and indexers. He is the author of numerous articles and several books, including Microsoft Word for Publishing Professionals, Macro Cookbook for Microsoft Word, and Wildcard Cookbook for Microsoft Word. For several years he coedited Dragonfly: East-West Haiku Quarterly; he also coauthored Familiar and Foreign: Haiku and Linked Verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Editorium","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39826685919347,"sku":"9781434104830","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c6f08ac5-ee8f-4989-9c6a-aeb4a40c9ad9.jpg?v=1644553681","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/tales-of-the-pen-master-zen-stories-for-editors-proofreaders-and-other-publishing-professionals-9781434104830","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}