by Erica Vetsch, Erica Vetsch on Facebook Have you ever had your proposal returned to you by an agent or editor with the words, ‘Nice writing, but your story is …
4 Lessons I Learned From my First Macro-edit
by Rachel D. Russell, @RDRussellWrites One-hundred and seventeen days from start to finish, I turned in my manuscript. I waited with both eager anticipation and a little anxiety for it to return …
3 Factors to Consider Before Hiring an Editor
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep A newbie writer contacted me the other day asking if I thought he needed a professional edit on his manuscript before sending it in to an …
Let Go and Let In
by Katherine Reay, @Katherine_Reay The beginning of a New Year — a new decade — is a great time to start something new. Of course, there is an app, a blank page …
The Critical Component When You Critique
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Back in the mid 90s, my career as a semi-professional magician was going well. I had an act with another magician and we had gone …