A serious bit of advice that will help you and your manuscript co-exist. I’m going to jump right in and say it, read your manuscript out loud. The cadence and harmony of the words are extremely important and reading out…
“Summer’s Top Four Books on Writing”/ Summer Ross
One thing I do without fail every time I walk into a library or bookstore is check to see what books there are on writing. I’m always on the look out for good books about self editing and the writing…
“About Formatting: Know Your Software”/ Nancy Cavanaugh
The one thing that ends up taking the most time for me as an editor is when I have to reformat a manuscript. Authors really need to know how to use the software they’re using, especially when it comes to…
“Ten Things I’ll Do as Your Editor” / Summer Ross
Editing, the word alone is terrifying, overwhelming, and I love it. I enjoy picking at words, finding the right one to suit a sentence. I like tearing things apart and helping authors put them back together. Brainstorming with an author…
“Working with an Editor” / Amie McCracken
I’m sure the idea of working with an editor on your baby is a bit daunting. You don’t want to hand your precious art to someone and let them rip it apart with their jagged teeth. But don’t worry, it’s…