On Using Writing Advice
You’ve just spent day, week, or months writing something. And maybe you’ve given it to one or more people to get some feedback. Should you listen to the writing advice or not? Share This:
The Editor’s Job
Just like a graphic designer or an agent, an editor should be part of a writer’s team. The editor’s job is to work with you to produce the best possible product. Share This:
Why an editor might decline a manuscript
Why would an editor turn down an editing project? Obviously, there’s the excitement of a new project, the income, and a new client that the editor might work with for several other projects. But many editors have another motivation: to work with a writer to make a manuscript the best it can be, and to
Final Manuscript Cleanup
So, you’ve finally finished writing, editing, and rewriting. Your opening, middle and ending are all strong. You’re ready to submit your manuscript. Is there anything more you can do as a final check of your work before you release it? Following are some ideas. Share This:
The Power of Proofreading
Many people find proofreading to be a drag. And while you can do it yourself, and maybe should, another person, who isn’t as familiar as you are with the text, will spot errors that you miss over and over again. Share This:
Rewriting—No Unchangeable Words
Okay, you’ve written your first draft, and you’re really proud of the words you’ve set down. You may think that they’re unchangeable. After all, these are your words. However, your work is not yet a published book. It’s only a flow of words that will likely need to change a number of times before it’s
Outside Insight
Criticism. What writer wants it? What writer enjoys it? Answer: Any writer who wishes to improve. Share This:
An Editor’s Advice
Okay, so you’ve just finished writing your book. Time to get it published, right? Well, maybe not. It may actually be time to hire an editor. Share This:
Editing Tips to Transform Your Content into Persuasive Content
Whatever you’re writing, you want to come across as authoritative, and your content should interest and engage your readers. To do this effectively, you need to work on your editing skills. Following are some tips to turn your rough drafts into well-received works. Share This:
Self-Edit Your Book Before You Submit It to an Editor
Many books get rejected by publisher and/or editors simply because they’re unreadable. Here are some self-edit suggestions for improving your chances of getting your work to the next level. Share This: