Writers tend to be introverted. This isn’t true of everyone, of course, but it seems to hold for the majority. And why wouldn’t it? Being a writer means spending many hours alone, wrestling through the next plot point. If solitude drains your energy, it’s going to be more difficult to maintain focus on your story. […]
Sometimes it makes sense to reinvent the wheel. Whoever created the tire did a great job of this. Imagine how much more time it would take to get anywhere if our cars used wagon wheels. But other times, you find something that’s come before that is just so perfect that you can’t imagine changing anything […]
Once you and your editor wrap up the developmental edit, it’ll be time to tackle those nitty-gritty surface level issues that she could barely resist in her earlier edits. The three common types of surface-level edits are the line edit, the copy edit, and the proofread. It’s best to hit each of these stages separately. […]
After the evaluation, you’ll revise your manuscript, and then it’s time for developmental editing to begin in earnest! Here, I have to pause to give a shout-out to writer and Quill Pen client Kirstin Pulioff, who just finished one of the most successful post-evaluation revisions I’ve ever seen. Get excited folks, her book will be […]
After you’ve written your manuscript, waited a couple of weeks, and revised it on your own, it’s time to take the daunting step of showing it to someone else. Opinions differ on whether it’s better to first send it to a group of beta readers or to a professional editor, but regardless of which you […]
When you’re preparing your manuscript for self-publishing, you’ll work with a team of professionals that will help you craft the best version of your book. Today, we’re going to go over the types of experts you’ll work with and give you some tips on how to choose your team. Editors Be careful when you’re selecting […]
In honor of all the hard work you’re putting into your NaNoWriMo novel, we’re hosting a series this month on getting your book ready for self-publishing. We’re going to take a look at the experts who will help you get your manuscript ready for publication, explain what to expect in the editing process, and discuss […]