Editing
Thank You for Inventing Spellchecker (the original AI)
I am a writer who for years has depended on the much-appreciated availability of spellchecker and the wisdom of Jane Straus—the late, great queen of all things writing related …
When Should an Author Republish?
If an author published a draft by mistake, should they go back and rework the material? I did. I realized (albeit years later) that the uploaded manuscript had not been …
Book Launch (insert smile emoji)
Childhood innocence mixed with the haunting weight of family secrets. The turbulent events during the summer of 1972 and one woman’s resilient push to forgiveness …
You Call Yourself a Writer?
Just last week, while in the middle of editing a magazine due to drop mid-March, I ran into this: central Indiana … and Central Ohio … referenced this way and …
Not Everyone is Meant to be Successful
I found out today that I did not make the second cut for an award that promises a publishing contract, among other things, for new novelists. Problem is, my elimination …
Is Being Proud of Your Work Bragging?
Why, should I consider someone a friend who is quicker to label me arrogant than congratulate me for pursuing my dream, working hard at it, and making it happen? …
Stop Hyphenating So Damn Much
The English language used to use hyphens a lot but there is a push to get rid of the unnecessary punctuation mark. …
Do You Know the Difference Between Use and Used?
I think everyone used to think they use to know the difference between the too, I mean two …
Do Self-Publish, Do NOT Self-Edit
DO NOT self-edit your own work, and having a few friends read your novel is not the same as line editing by someone who is not, also “reading the story.” …