Author, Writer, Editor
I overheard a couple of comments a little while ago that made me think I should back up and talk about actually submitting a manuscript (MS) to an editor, either at a magazine or a book publishing house. So, first steps first: You’ve read sample copies of the magazines where … Read more…
Revising your writing as you go along isn’t quite the same as editing it, though it helps. I can’t do justice to the fonts used, but as a formerly available STC* T-shirt stated, first you Write, then Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, Revise, … Read more…
You can if you have a thick skin, if you’re honest with yourself, or if no one else has time to look at a document for you. However, this usually doesn’t work well for a book-length manuscript. You’ve been too close to the material for too long. Otherwise, know that … Read more…