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…
When ideas first come to you, just write them down. Get the story out of your head, out of your pen or keyboard, and onto those sheets of blank paper or onto the screen. Don’t edit as you go! If you’re constantly fixing grammar or correcting a word choice, you’ll … 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…