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 …
Bite-Size Edits to the Rescue
by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @Jesses_girl4evr Fine. I admit it. I’m a messy writer. Anyone who reads my first draft will wonder how I ever thought I could write. But for me, that …
The Worst English Word
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Words are the best. I love the way the word blasphemy sounds. Yet, there are words in the English language that make us cringe. Moist Pustule …
Encouragement for the Wordsmith Addict
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins If you’ve ever attended a 12-step support group for those struggling with addiction, it’s likely you’ve heard the members recite a traditional introduction before they share. It …
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 …