{"product_id":"zen-in-the-art-of-jack-lyon-9781434104847","title":"Zen in the Art of Editing: Zen Stories and Enlightening Lessons 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\u003eZen in the Art of Editing\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have guide to finding greater serenity and understanding for anyone who works with words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Lyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1434104842\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434104847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Editorium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.18d","brand":"Jack Lyon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439089594623,"sku":"9781434104847","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c06e986d-96c8-42c7-81cb-3851cc1580b2.jpg?v=1777175353","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/zen-in-the-art-of-jack-lyon-9781434104847","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}