Going through the self-publishing process brings up a lot of questions from people who love to read but aren’t necessarily writers themselves. They want to know how… Read more “The Indie Author’s Book Cover”
Tag: Editing
Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes
As I have mentioned before, deleting sections of hard-won scenes and chapters is tough. It’s more than tough. It’s on par with self-flagellation. So, to help counter… Read more “Sneak Peeks and Deleted Scenes”
Knowing When to Cut
One of my former creative writing professors was an avid fan of the cutting draft. He would write an entire novel and then cut the thing down… Read more “Knowing When to Cut”
On Editing and Emotions
In the world of professional writing, the editing process is devoid of emotion. It’s just business – so they tell us. One of the first lessons I… Read more “On Editing and Emotions”
The Many Hats of a Writer
Self publishing is a lot of work. I am writer, author, editor, marketer, design critic and publisher. I wear a ton of hats and it’s all good… Read more “The Many Hats of a Writer”