Editing
Braving a “Quill Flogging”
Bill Stephens - Apr 21, 2008I boxed up my ego, my pride of accomplishment, my certainty that I am a good writer, my belief that anyone who feels otherwise simply is out of touch with reality, and submitted my first chapter of Vamonos!, my second novel, to Ray Rhamey’s blog Flogging the Quill – More
“I Have to Just LOVE It!”
Bill Stephens - Feb 25, 2008A statement was made to my agent last month by a publisher’s editor. The editor was explaining how, in these difficult times for fiction, she determines which manuscripts she carries forward: “I have to just love it!” was her criteria for accepting fiction manuscripts. This leads me to ask, More
Total Immersion & Time
Paul McCarthy - Feb 01, 2008Achieving total immersion in an evolving book is one of the editor’s essential goals in beginning each new stage of editing. By nature, immersion is a process that the editor engages in, to enter and live in the world of the book. That process and its goal of totality are More
In Harmony
Paul McCarthy - Jan 18, 2008The author and editor are in harmony and at their most productive when they have a relationship of mutual respect, trust, confidence, dedication, and appreciation. Establishing and maintaining such a relationship is one of an editor’s ultimate goals because it maximizes the opportunities to assist in writing and contributing to More
LB:
Nonsense. There are lots and lots of editors in this industry. One of them will love a... Read Entire Comment
Bill Stephens:
Hey, Vanderleun, Silly? Maybe. This is what I do “get.” The knowledge that a... Read Entire Comment
vanderleun:
Silly writer. You just don’t get it. The editor isn’t concerned about your... Read Entire Comment
Tim McKeever:
I think this article is very insightful for a guy with only 35 years experience. Read Entire Comment
Jim Murdoch:
A few years ago my wife and I had a writer friend to stay for a week. He wasn’t... Read Entire Comment
Anthony S. Policastro:
Hi Yvonne, Great article. I love your honesty and the truth. I published my... Read Entire Comment
Laura Orsini:
As a professional editor, I find this particularly interesting and appreciate the... Read Entire Comment
Contact (Not the Alien Kind)
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Doing vs. Saying
In the late 80s, as some of their DX7 keyboards were returned to the factory for repair, Yamaha noted the ... [Link]
Paging Mr., Mrs., or Ms. Average—Where Are You?
Have you ever written a persuasive advertisement for your website with the average reader in mind? Did that go well? ... [Link]
Build Your Platform before You Need It
There was a band that made friends with a morning disc jockey by sending him custom song clips for his ... [Link]
To Buy — Or To Go Bye-Bye
Bryan Eisenberg makes a good point in his article, A Land Beyond Usability: A smooth road to nowhere still gets ... [Link]
Weird = Greatness
Can you teach greatness? Unfortunately, no. It can, however, be learned. Anyone can observe greatness around him and be inspired ... [Link]
What You Don’t Know You Know
As a specialist in your field, you know a lot about your industry and about yourself. If I had a ... [Link]
Learning the Rules of the Media
Most authors who try to get news coverage for their books come away disappointed. Rick Frishman has written an article ... [Link]
Bathing Suits at Halloween?
Clothing retailers know there are substantial sales to be made by stocking bathing suits at the first hint of spring. ... [Link]
Sell More Books! Simple!
Want to sell more books? Then answer your website visitors’ questions to their satisfaction. Bryan Eisenberg says you could sell ... [Link]
Bestseller Ideas
In this week’s interview, Dean Rotbart and Michael Drew discuss the likelihood of a book idea becoming a publishing success. In their discussion, they reveal how to identify whether your idea is bestseller material. Do you really have a sure-fire idea for a bestseller? Hear what they have to say . . . .
The Lessons of Harry Potter: A Beneath the Cover Podcast
Michael R. Drew discusses what all authors - even those writing non-fiction - can learn from the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter Series. More
