Ever wonder what the preferred word count is for SLJ reviews?
Preferred Word Count
Grammar Gazette: Check—and Recheck!
One of the most important things for a book review editor is double-checking names of characters and places. But did you know that there’s a secret to finding those errors? If you see a word spelled two or more different ways in a review, you know that you’ve got a mistake on your hands (for […]
SLJ Reviewer Chat Transcript from May 2017: Reviews Editorial Process, From Start To Finish
Check out the transcript for our last reviewer chat on SLJ reviews editorial process, from start to finish. It took place on Wednesday, May 24th. sdiaz101 3:27 PM hey all, happy that some people are already joining! greerericka 3:27 PM Hello sdiaz101 3:27 PM say hello as you join. knappm 3:28 PM Maggie here. Slightly […]
Grammar Gazette: Commonly Misused Words
The latest installment of the Grammar Gazette by grammar guru Mahnaz Dar.
Grammar Gazette: What’s in a Name?
Looking for ways to improve your grammar and understanding of SLJ style? Assistant Managing Editor Mahnaz Dar is here with some grammar tips! One of the most common mistakes we see as editors has to do with character or people’s names. So maybe a character’s name is really Ritchie, but the reviewer spells it Richie. Or […]