What does an editor / judge / agent think when they evaluate your contest manuscript? I can't speak for all of them, but here's one editor's viewpoint. . .
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Contests 101: 5 Author Takeaways
Contests bring out the best and the worst in all of us---the entrants, the judges, the agents or editors. Trust me. I've been on the receiving and giving side of both ends of the contest spectrum. And though I didn't like what I got, I will still live to tell about it. Like now. This … Continue reading Contests 101: 5 Author Takeaways
Punctuation Series: How to Edit Punctuation Marks
Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to your book’s success. But punctuation can be tricky, boring, and downright distressing at times. As a writer and an editor, I completely understand your frustration with grammar altogether. You’d rather write, right? Right! So let’s continue … Continue reading Punctuation Series: How to Edit Punctuation Marks
How to Edit Modifiers
Punctuation Series: How to Edit Modifiers Presentation is everything, especially when it comes to the publishing world. And your presentation of punctuation is crucial to your book’s success. But punctuation can be tricky, boring, and downright distressing at times. As a writer and an editor, I completely understand your frustration with grammar altogether. You’d rather … Continue reading How to Edit Modifiers
PENCON 2018: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Just as writers attend writers' conferences, editors attend editors' conferences. And the differences may surprise you...
Multi-Author Interview and Giveaway: 7 Brides for 7 Texas Rangers
Seven books. Seven winners. Multi-author interview with the writers from Barbour's 7 Brides for 7 Texans. Enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for as many chances to win!
Empty Your Pockets
I attended a writer's conference that I couldn't pay for.
