by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Authors are busy people. Okay, just about everyone I know is busy. It’s kind of a badge we wear nowadays: I’m busy and I’m proud of …
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 …
How To Manage Edits
by Erica Vetsch, @EricaVetsch Macro edits, micro edits, line edits, proofreading edits, galley edits, developmental edit, copy edits, substantive edits, structural edits. Gak! What are they? Why are there so many …
When Dreams Feel Out of Reach
by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka Have you ever had a dream that felt so big, so out of reach, you considered it impossible to achieve? From the time I was fourteen, I’ve wanted …