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February 7, 2013
After the phone call with my editor about her notes, I have way more confidence about editing. Now there’s guidance and direction, and some pretty practical ideas about how to proceed.
June 17, 2012
I got mentally prepared to receive back pages of criticism about my manuscript. After all, Jennifer had edited novels written by far more experienced and published authors. She was not going to let me off easy, in fact it’s her job to point out anything and everything that could be an issue.
May 26, 2012
Everyone tells you that publishing is under siege and in a time of transition; but what does that mean to authors? It means you pay for your own professional editor if you want your manuscript to get serious consideration from a publisher.
May 11, 2012
Some thoughts on what agents want from a compelling start, and upping the ante with a well-placed MacGuffin
April 22, 2012
Get a professional reader to review your manuscript before you submit to an agent. People who love you don't count.