I have tried to make commenting here easy and beneficial to commenters. DoFollow links, monthly thank-you posts, and Keyword Luv ensure readers who leave comments get do-follow keyword links, both on the original comment and in the thank-you post. I reply to each comment so you know I read and appreciate what you write. The only things I … Read more
This is post #600. Just thinking about writing 600 posts makes me tired, so I think I’ll go take a nap. 🙂 Seriously, I love blogging and have enjoyed writing each of those posts. I just hope you enjoy reading my blog a fraction as much as I enjoy writing it.
The last post covered ten tips to impress an acquisitions editor. Now, you have the assignment for a magazine article or your book has been accepted for publication. The following ten tips will help you impress the editor for the project. Meet deadlines—submitting work early is even better. Self-edit—give the editor the cleanest manuscript you can … Read more
Writers who are submitting work to magazine or book publishers want to make a good impression from the first contact. These ten tips will help you do just that. Target the market—make sure your work is a good fit with the publisher. Know the editor—verify her name and spell it correctly. Follow submission guidelines—your work … Read more
In a recent post, I said writers should both show and tell in fiction. I gave an example of re-writing narrative summary (telling) into an action scene (showing). Now, it’s your turn. Select one or more of the narrative summaries below and re-write as an action scene. If you’d like feedback from me (and anyone … Read more
My guest today is Morgan Mandel. She is on a blog book tour for her latest novel Killer Career. Lillie: Thank you for visiting A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye today, Morgan. Tell us about Killer Career. Morgan: Changing jobs could be a killer when Julie McGuire latches onto her sexy psychotic mentor, despite the … Read more
Morgan Mandel is on a blog book tour for her latest novel Killer Career. I’m excited to be hosting her on Wednesday, April 19. Here’s a little about her and her book. Be sure to come back Wednesday to learn more about Killer Career. Morgan will also be checking comments to answer your questions. Morgan … Read more
Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com This post is an entry in Confident Writing’s Mission Impossible group writing project. Joanna Young challenged us to post something on our blogs that we’ve never done before. I’ve wanted to create a book trailer for Dream or Destiny since the book was published last fall, but I’ve been hesitant … Read more
Thank you to the 184 commenters who left 263 comments in July. I responded to every one of them. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest. Top Contributor (18 comments) C McCoffee The Coffee Bump Major Contributor (12 comments) Amy Free Xbox 360 Outstanding Contributors (5-8 comments) Jeanne Dininni Writers’ Notes Tyler … Read more
Fiction writers often hear show, don’t tell. But I advise my clients to show and tell. What does it mean to show or tell? When should you show and when should you tell? You show in an action scene, like in a movie: An action scene takes place in real time. It takes place in a … Read more