Over the years I’ve edited books and coached writers, I’ve discovered most writers fall into one of two categories. As soon as I begin interacting with a writer, I get a good idea which type he is, and an indication of how much I’m going to enjoy working with him. Writer “A” Doesn’t: Ask […]
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What’s Your Biggest Question About Editors?
I’m grateful to each of you who show up, read my posts, and occasionally even leave a comment. So, in the spirit of National Reading Month, I’m asking my readers “What’s your biggest question about working with an editor?” Are you having trouble figuring out what type of editor you need at this stage of […]
Curse of the Friendly Beta Reader
Imagine that you bought an expensive ticket to a play. This play has won some recognition in a few festivals, and you are eager to experience what the judges have praised. You enter the theatre to discover that every other seat has been turned to face the back of the theatre. As you hand over […]
Grateful to be a Writer Today
Let’s start with the fact that I’ve been trying to write this post for the last three days. I hate to admit it, but I haven’t been feeling inspired this week. It might be a letdown of emotion from the events of the past couple of weeks, but there was nothing I really wanted to […]