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As it turns out, I have a lot of opinions.
Thank You
We have an limitless supply of thank yous. Use them with abandon.
Just Send It
Maybe it’s everyone, maybe it’s just editor/writer types, or maybe it’s just me, but I find that I have been spending a lot of time editing an email lately. Sending an email sounds easy enough. I need to send back this project or query an author or touch base with a...
Working From the Road
I work wherever the laptop is, whether that’s on the road or my dining room table. Today, was a good day for meeting new people, soaking up the sun, and getting in the work.
The Next 90 Days
How are you going to finish the last 90 days of 2021? I’ve been challenged to finish strong by reexamining my goals and getting the work done.
Support Independent Authors
My kids have been reading indie authors for years. They seemed to enjoy discovering fan fiction and new science fiction/fantasy stories which were readily available online. They found new websites and authors, many who published in installments, creating a series-like...
Typos: Know Thyself
Your style guide is a jumping off place to create an editing and proofreading checklist. This checklist should include all of the steps you take when finalizing a writing for publication. Steps like check all links and delete double spaces. My checklist also includes a list of common grammar mistakes and misspellings.
Best Ways to Use Find and Replace
Utilizing find and replace when self-editing
Permission to Edit
Unsolicited advice is rarely well received. Get permission before you edit.
Do You Need a Ghostwriter?
Get help with your corporate writing deadlines by hiring a ghostwriter or content provider
Scheduling the Time
Don’t just make a list of things to do, schedule the time on your planner and hold yourself to it.