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Following Through Versus Starting Anew (Am I Cheating On My Manuscript?)
The biggest problem for me (I think) when it comes to my current manuscript is that I am so over it. Writing it in the first place was monumentally difficult and yet I had to tell the story. There was … Continue reading
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Tagged “book idea”, “new project”, “professional editor”, Books, draft, manuscript, revision
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The Picture Of A ‘Bad Writing Day’
I try to be an upbeat person in general. When it comes to working on my manuscript, I set goals and do not let obstacles deter me. Quite the opposite, they usually make me push harder, though not always right … Continue reading
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Tagged "medical memoir", critique, editing, manuscript, memoir, publishing, reader, review, revision
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The Things You Don’t (But Should) Expect Once You Have Published Your Book (Part Two)
I hope that yesterday’s tips (or warnings depending on how you look at them) did not seem like a bucket of ice water dumped over your head. This second half is all about what to be aware of after you … Continue reading
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Tagged "book deal", agent, book, editor, manuscript, marketing, publisher
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The Things You Don’t (But Should) Expect When You Get Ready To Publish Your Book (Part 1)
I love my job, and most of the people I work with. I own my own writing and editing business. I primarily work with self-published authors on their manuscripts as well as students on various academic projects, depending on the … Continue reading
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Tagged "book deal", agent, book, editor, manuscript, publisher
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Ready Or Not (Because You’re Never Truly Ready) – One Manuscript’s Journey
Writing is patience, writing is patience. Damn, I am not a patient person. I mean I can be, but it takes a great deal of energy and focus on my part. The only time it is natural is when I … Continue reading
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Tagged "book proposal", agent, book, editing, manuscript, publisher, publishing, query, query letter, writing
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