Publishing options: Which one is right for you?

Posted on May 10, 2021November 3, 2021 by RealAdmin

Today’s publishing options have changed since you first dreamed about getting your book into print. Most authors arrive on my editorial doorstep declaring their intentions of finding literary representation, with the caveat that “I’m open to self-publishing, I guess, if nothing else comes along.” Please don’t handicap yourself with such an indecisive start. Waffling over publishing options Read more about Publishing options: Which one is right for you?[…]

Keep the flame burning: Querying your novel

How long should you query your manuscript?

Posted on August 13, 2020June 28, 2021 by RealAdmin

The decision on how long to query your manuscript can’t be determined by a formula. There’s always the chance that your very next query will knock at the right door at the right time to generate that singular confluence of fortunate events resulting in emails and phone calls and contracts and publication. But let’s face Read more about How long should you query your manuscript?[…]

Decide Now, Decide Later: Decisions to make before an edit

Posted on May 21, 2019June 28, 2021 by RealAdmin

The internet is afloat in advice about the different types of editing your book could use: developmental editing to optimize the story, line editing to polish the writing, copy editing to steer the usage and style, proofreading to catch remaining errors … I’ve got one of those articles on the types of editing on my Read more about Decide Now, Decide Later: Decisions to make before an edit[…]

Kick-start your own career development program for new novelists

Posted on August 21, 2018June 28, 2021 by Lisa Poisso

What if everything in the world went right for your book, and now you may actually have a writing career? The thing that many emerging authors neglect to plan for is what happens after they’ve typed “The End.” That’s where the process of writing a novel ends and the process of being a novelist begins. Read more about Kick-start your own career development program for new novelists[…]

Developmental editing or copyediting: Which do you need?

Posted on October 29, 2016November 30, 2021 by Lisa Poisso

If you could only afford one round of editing, should you choose developmental editing or copyediting? Developmental (story) editing ensures that your story is strong and vital. Copyediting crosses all the t’s and dots all the i’s. A purchase-worthy book needs both—but whether you’re hoping to be picked up by a publishing house or planning Read more about Developmental editing or copyediting: Which do you need?[…]