Category Archives: Publishing
Finding The Perfect Editor For Your Baby (Book)
I feel that as a professional freelance editor I should have worlds of wisdom on this topic: finding the right editor for your book. But I don’t. It is something I am trying to navigate myself as we speak. The … Continue reading
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Tagged “book doctor”, book, editor, manuscript, memoir
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There Is No Such Thing As A Plot-Driven Story
I know that there are a lot of people who are going to disagree with me, but I don’t believe there is such a thing as a ‘true plot-driven’ story, at least not one that works. Sure, there are some … Continue reading
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Tagged "character development", "writing process", book, Books, character, character-driven, fiction, plot, plot-driven, story, storytelling
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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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