As November comes to a close and we slip into the busiest month of the year, there is much to be grateful for. One of my favorite things last month was the opportunity to speak about my books to the 5400 Club of the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. While the focus of …
Even More on Manuscript Editing
Just a quick update on manuscript editing as I believe it is so essential to publishing - no matter whether you are going with the traditional or entrepreneurial approach. To help you find your perfect editor, here are a few articles that may give you some ideas in what to look for: How to Find …
A Good Editor is Hard to Find
Writing is great fun. Editing is not. While I don't mind re-writing some pages, the multiple revisions often necessary to get it right can sometimes take longer than the process of writing the original draft. As I mentioned in an earlier post (Your Manuscript and the Home Edit), those long and slow revisions are necessary. …
When Real Life Gets in the Way
Today I have a freelance deadline looming, the kids' activities are overwhelming, and I can't find the time to work on my second novel. At the same time, I'm working with an editor and planning the publication of A GUILTY MIND. Please don't think I'm complaining - I'm not. In fact, I understand for most …
Your Manuscript and The Home Edit
Every writer needs an editor. That is a fact and not open to discussion. But what sometimes gets lost in the desire to get published is the need for pre-editing or what I refer to as "The Home Edit". When you complete a manuscript and you've typed in the very last word, you should absolutely …
