Navigating the Nuances of Narrative Here’s a Guide to Comprehensive Copyediting, for you. Editing is more than just proofreading—it’s about enhancing the structure, clarity, and credibility of your writing. As writers, we strive to create polished narratives that resonate with our audience. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Read more…
First Impressions Count: Why Meticulous Proofreading Matters for Your Book Why Meticulous Proofreading Matters. There’s a clear link between social media success and publishing success, regardless of quality. However, for those who feel a calling to write and are not interested in social media, then first impressions count more than Read more…
Behind the Scenes of Bestsellers: The Role of Copyediting in Publishing Success Introduction The role of copyediting remains paramount, in the ever-evolving landscape of publishing where creativity meets commerce. As we delve into the golden age of ebook publishing, it’s essential to recognize the unsung heroes behind the scenes—the copyeditors. Read more…
The Art of Precision: Fine-Tuning Your Manuscript with Expert Proofreading So you’re considering expert proofreading. In the grand concert hall of literature, where words resonate like piano notes, authors compose symphonies of prose. Just as a pianist meticulously tunes each key, writers must fine-tune their manuscripts to achieve literary harmony. Read more…
Introduction The English language is a fascinating tapestry of rules, exceptions, and idiosyncrasies. One such quirk lies in the choice between using “a” or “an” before certain words. In this blog post, we’ll explore the nuances of this decision, focusing on words beginning with the letter “h.” Buckle up as Read more…
A Gypsy’s Curse news … The pre-order is out! Thank you to O for the amazing cover. Here are some pictures that show our journey towards the final publication. Creating A Gypsy’s Curse After chatting about the book and going over the idea of having Mairead and Lachland in a Read more…
The AIIRA Writing Contest AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture (AIIRA) The competition: Think of a career you’d like to have in the future. How might AI technology advance your field and help you perform your job within the next decade? What aspects or duties of your job may become irrelevant Read more…
#Must-get Monday post This week I am participating in #Must-get Monday in collaboration with blogger Christian Fiction Girl. As Christian Fiction Girl mentioned non-fiction in her last blog (#110), in the form of Raising Healthy Teenagers I will also suggest a non-fiction book. This isn’t a recent one, but is Read more…
The series of books is about seven sisters adopted by the mysterious figure Pa Salt. They don’t know why he adopted them, only he is exceedingly rich and named them after the Pleiades. Having just read the Seven Sisters book series by Lucinda Riley, I have discovered there is an Read more…
So the outcome of my talk with Saga Fiction Publishers, is that they don’t have the marketing strength to take on my books. AKA I don’t have a large enough social media presence. We also realised that my fiction was for another demographic than they were focusing on. I have Read more…