The Secret to Distinct Character Voices Might Be Three Little Dots . . .
I was just editing a client’s memoir and noticed quite a few ellipses in an email from a friend in the story. I asked, Is that really how this character would write? If not, try replacing most of them with commas or periods. Why?
Ever wish you knew the order of things when it comes to editing? . . .
Well, easier 😉. You’ve written much of your book. You’ve made sure the blue eyes on page 46 aren’t brown on page 220 and that Uncle Grady’s southern accent doesn’t come and go. What’s next? You’re looking ahead, getting ready to get ready. Here are the steps I...
Here ya go. Some of my favorite bite-sized writerly tips, all in one place.
Are you endlessly editing in the trenches? Or are you stuck at the starting line of your manuscript? Maybe all you need are a few reminders from the pros—those marvels who magically appear to crank out copy year after year, book after book. Making it look easy when we...
Recording audiobooks is hard. Here’s how to prep so yours is easier.
“Trust me, this is a beast for everyone,” Nick said, flushed with compassion. “Even professional voice-over actresses have the hardest time!” Only on our second day in the studio, I already trusted this kid younger than my son. He made insanely...
Book ARC vs. Galley: What the heck?
My galleys for Beautiful Writers are here! Is it weird that I slept with her by my pillow the first night? 🛌 To be more accurate, these babies are my “uncorrected Advance Review Copies”—or ARCs. What’s the difference? Galleys are rough proofs of your book...
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