Best Practices
The Difference between Doing a Job and Serving a Role
*While I am specifically talking about editing and editors in this post, much of this applies to ghostwriting and ghostwriters as well. When my son
August 8, 2017 No Comments
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Nonfiction
Tracking and Citing References for Your Nonfiction Book
*originally posted spring 2017, updated 2019 Before we dig into the nuts and bolts of tracking and citing sources, it's important to understand the legal
May 5, 2017 No Comments
Traditional Publishing
6 Query Letter Must-Haves
If you want to sell the idea of your novel to a literary agent or small press' acquisition editor you must have an excellent query
May 5, 2017 No Comments
Author Interview
Room to Grow: Interview with Author and Transformational Life Coach Laurie Buchanan
Laurie Buchanan fascinates me. She has as much energy as anyone I know, but the difference between her energy and that of others is power.
July 11, 2016 No Comments
General Communication Skills
What "Adding Value" Takes Away
When does adding value devalue your business and detract from your quality of life? Most of my posts are written to help authors, and authors
July 5, 2016 No Comments
Fiction
Don't Rush the Plot
As a developmental editor, I look for many things when I evaluate a manuscript. Point of view (POV) and perspective Verb tense Rhythm and pacing
June 5, 2016 No Comments
