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Self-Publisher or Printer? You’ve edited your manuscript. Now what do you do? It’s time to publish it. And there are two mainstream means of doing that here in the US: self-publishers and printers. What’s the difference? Let’s define some terms, in a more encyclopedic way. A publisher prepares and issues
All About Editing “Editing requires a lot of problem-solving and balances the raging abstract of actually writing the story with the more analytical, objective process of shaping it.” – Thia S. Writing this blog post on editing gave me the same headache and boredom that real editing causes. Friend, editing
14 Tips for Getting Back into Writing After a Break We all need a break from writing on occasion. Sometimes that break is needed to help a family member or complete another project. Sometimes it’s just our own mental need for a respite from the plotting and character development. Breaks
How Did You Write a Whole Book? “Hiya! I’d really enjoy getting to know you. Want to chat?” I emailed a young lady I had only formerly been acquainted with.She typed back, “Yeah! That sounds great. I’d also love to know how you actually wrote a whole book! And how
What You Do is Not Who You Are Have you noticed, in English, we have a title adjoining nearly every occupation? Get this. I’m cooking, therefore, I am a cook. I’m reading, therefore, I am a reader. I’m swimming, therefore, I am a swimmer. I’m writing, therefore, I’m a writer.
I’m No Expert “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers.” (James 3:1a) As excited as I am to share my thoughts and experiences with you on this blog, I wanted to make one point clear. I’m no expert. I am continually studying, growing, and experimenting with
Crafting Back Matter in a Work of Fiction “Welcome to my little editing corner! I’ve been given all kinds of fun things to use here and I wanted to share it with you. Oh, yes, please take a seat. These elements? Oh, those are for back matter. Sure, we can
Making 1st Person Read Like 3rd Person There are several characters whose lives will impact the hero in my newest book. As I was writing, I searched for a way to incorporate more of their thoughts, emotions, and struggles into the book. My biggest dilemma? The book is written in
I’m Bored? I slouched in my chair, blowing a sigh out my lips and making a funny sound.My sister looked up from across the room. “What’s wrong?”“Oh, nothing. I’m just bored.”“You have writer’s block again?”“No, I know what’s coming next. I even know what words I want to use to