When is the Right time to have your book edited?
In the last session of our Big Beautiful Book Plan Tele-Course, I was asked for my thoughts on putting a book proposal through an editor prior to submitting to an agent or publisher. Aspiring authors often think the publishing house will (and should!) eventually edit...
Tortured by the words?
“Part of the problem is that you’re weird and you know it. Whatever made you talented as a kid also served to make you a bit odd.” ~Sam Bennett Sound familiar? Feel more than a little accurate? I spent bits of the weekend trying to explain to my...
Writing with Scissors
If you’re like me, you laughed and did a double take when you first saw the title of Augusten Burroughs’ memoir Running with Scissors. Talk about a catchy visual and name. Who could not pick that book up when strolling through the aisles in Barnes &...
Huh?! Conflicting Publishing Advice + Bidding Wars
A client of mine just got a very disappointing rejection letter from an editor at a top publishing house–a woman her agent was certain would love her book. Everyone had reason to at least start chilling the champagne glasses. The editor is passionate about the...
This Shit Writes Itself!
This graphic just made me laugh out loud. Think of it—Shakespeare actually saying something so damn funny. But you know what? After being on a long writing jag of my own, I have no doubt he uttered this statement. Exactly. I can see William—Bill—now, rockin’ back in...
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