From Draft to Masterpiece: Transformative Book Editing Techniques Book editing techniques are important. In the grand symphony of storytelling, where authors are composers and words are melodies, the editing process is akin to Beethoven’s meticulous orchestration. Just as Beethoven transformed the musical landscape with his innovative compositions, authors can transform Read more…
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…
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…
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…
A Friendship of Thistles … I’m clearly not focused on self-promotion, as my newest book was published in May and I haven’t posted here about it yet! I am also offering a fiction-related giveaway here. Or get your paperback/ebook copy here for the US, and here for the UK. The Read more…
Friendship(s) come in many packages. Once of my best friends being writing. And the time has arrived for my next publication! Read a sample or buy it now. A Friendship of Thistles: book summary Read with a friend! A Friendship of Thistles is THE book to read with your closest Read more…
Book research is the name of this article. Based on the initial research I have done into the lives of gypsies in the UK and fisherfolk in Auchmithie, to get a sense of their lives and challenges, I have begun to draft my early scenes in my new noval (The Read more…
How to find an agent, or no agent at all? I felt inspired on the subject of how to find an agent by this quote from K.Welsh: “When I was querying agents with The Wages of Sin, I posted the opening chapters to my website on the off-chance someone might Read more…
I received a lovely present in the post today: a book! Not just any book, but a gift from one of my clients. Very charming of Roobens to bother to send me a copy with a small note of thank you for helping him proofread the final version. The book Read more…