by Caroline Hiley, editor Like many Americans, I watch the popular TV show The Voice, and have done so since it debuted. Originally I tuned in because I enjoy talent competitions and music, and wished to be entertained; but soon, and to my surprise, I saw an underlayer to the show forming a model that …
by Andrea Robb As fun and rewarding as the writing process can be, there’s no denying that it’s hard work. Reaching the last word of a manuscript often feels akin to finishing a marathon . . . only unlike running a race, completing the first draft of a manuscript is often just the beginning. In …
by Hannah Earthman Book Editing Associates Have you ever stumbled upon an old piece of your writing while cleaning out the plastic storage bin under your bed and thought Holy hell, this is really, really, really . . .? Any number of adjectives could come next; the important thing is that when you unexpectedly smack …
by Caroline Hiley … spoil the broth, as the saying goes. This is as true for novel writing as it is for cooking. In other words, getting too much feedback on your novel-in-process can scramble both the book and your head. On one hand, every writer needs to show their work to someone and get …
Ana Howard In order to successfully write and sell a novel in today’s market, you must be able to identify and develop your manuscript’s “hook,” grab readers’ attention with drama, remove anything slow and/or quiet, and develop an outstanding “pitch.” But, to do any of these things well, first you must achieve objectivity. Of course …
Friends and Family Love Your Book And Now You Just Want An Editor to Red-Pencil It? (Why you might benefit by first getting a different kind of “second opinion”…) By Mark Orrin, Senior Editor/Authors’ Mentor If you’re like many authors I’ve helped over the years, you’ve worked hard to build your book, often while you’ve held a full-time …