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A typesetter impatiently asked the Pen master, Will our esteemed designer ever reach enlightenment? The master looked up from reviewing the publishing schedule. She's waiting on the editor. And when will the editor reach enlightenment? He's waiting on the designer. Are you waiting for enlightenment in the world of publishing? Wait no more! In Tales of the Pen Master: Zen Stories for Editors, Writers, and Other Publishing Professionals, longtime editor Jack Lyon recounts tales not of the Zen master but rather of the Pen master, whose job is to open the minds of editors everywhere. Each tale illuminates a different aspect of the publishing life for the reader's contemplation, including: - Rules - Mechanics - Meaning - Context - Taste - Evaluation - Technology - Sources - Marketing - Deadlines - Efficiency - Perfection - Legacy As is customary in Zen tradition, each tale is followed by enlightening commentary. The author writes, I hope the stories are entertaining, but they shouldn't be just gulped down like pieces of popcorn. Take time to ponder each one, and you may yet become enlightened in the pathways of publishing. For anyone who works with words, Tales of the Pen Master is a must-have guide to finding greater serenity and understanding.

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Absolutely brilliant. We have become so used to reading technical columns from you that this came as a real surprise. --Vivek K. Marvelous! It's a keeper, and will be passed along to other lovers of words, good editing and just life wisdom. --Patricia M.

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