There’s a major difference between a first draft and a self-edited draft. The more self-editing you do, the closer you’ll get to a final draft. When a manuscript is in good shape because the author has done plenty of self-editing, it’s easier to communicate its value...
Self-publishing still gets a bad rap, and the reason is that the vast majority of self-published books are pretty shoddy efforts. Some have been published with some investment and consideration but are often still not fully developed or of high quality. Fact is, most...
Getting representation from a literary agent is essential for anyone who wants to be published by one of the big five publishers, but agents are busy people and there are many other writers trying to get their attention. How can you make your submission materials...
by Alexa Tewkesbury There can’t be many people – even among those who don’t write – who haven’t come across the term ‘writer’s block’. While it might be thrown casually into conversation when writers are having a difficult writing day – accompanied by the back of a...
by Sarah Tinsley It’s hard to believe that youth isn’t the key to everything. We’re sold the idea that looking as young as possible equals beauty. That staying in touch with the things young people find important will keep us relevant in society. For older writers, it...
What types of editing do you provide? What is line editing and copy editing? Which book categories do you work with? Do I need to book in advance? How long will the edit take? What file format should the manuscript be in? What additional information do you need? Can...
