Turning your Pinto into a Porsche: The Mechanics of Editing
Writers frequently ask me what editors do, how much editing costs, and if they really need an editor. My answer: “It depends on whether you have a Pinto or a Porsche.” Let me explain.
Manuscripts are like cars; both need “repairs.” A manuscript may only need an editor to proofread, checking for simple grammar, punctuation, spelling, [...]
Troubled by Point of View? Particularly OMNI?
Ten times out of ten Omni doesn’t work and you’re left wondering why. “Omni is suppose to head-hop!” you cry.
Eight Hints to Properly Format a Manuscript for an Agent, Editor or Publisher
A writer can start with The Chicago Manual of Style and move from it to any number of academic works on what a manuscript layout should look like. But adhering to the following eight suggestions will assure an acceptable format for almost all commercial fiction.
Hint Number One – Your Name, Page Number and Book Title [...]
The Importance of Clarifying Tone in Professional Correspondence
The craft of creating professional correspondence has as much to do with understanding the tone in which the letter is to be presented as in any other factor. A letter’s purpose can be diminished, misconstrued, or lost in total if the correspondence is not written with the desired inflection. If you are writing or editing for someone, to [...]
Writing Better Fiction – Beware when Action does Not Constitute Movement
One of the most serious issues facing many writers is the ability to maintain the action throughout the narrative. Unfortunately, the mere creation of a dramatic occurrence does not guarantee plot movement
Are You a Writer or an Author?
I encourage authors to become writers.
Here is the distinction:
An author is someone with authority. That is, you are an author if you have something you wish to convey to readers, whether it is a story you have invented, an experience you feel is instructive, an opinion you want to express, or knowledge you want to [...]
Five Top Tips for Catching (And Correcting) Errors in Your Business Writing
Whether you are an author writing a book, an entrepreneur with a website, or a “Web 2.0″ aficionado with a blog, errors in your writing cause readers to question your credibility. Let me give you an example: I recently read an online article that began with the question, “What is your worse fear?”
While the article [...]
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