Look to the Stars for Celestial-Inspired Characterization

Look to the Stars for Celestial-Inspired Characterization

I wish I may, I wish I might.  Stargaze to find your hero and heroine’s true romantic delight! I hope by the time you finish reading this article; you are excited to use celestial-inspired characterization with the help of the astrological sun signs, the wisdom of the universe, and a barrel full of doggone, genuine… Read more »

How Much Will My Manuscript Change During Copyediting?

How Much Will My Manuscript Change During Copyediting?

I am a copyeditor through and through. I live, eat, and breathe punctuation and grammar. As such, I love the feeling of finding a moment in the manuscript where it can be strengthened. Depending on the writing, these changes and suggestions can reach the thousands. But what’s average? And what are all the changes this… Read more »

#5onFri: Five Merchandising Tips for Writers

#5onFri: Five Merchandising Tips for Writers

It may seem counterintuitive, but as a writer, you have to tackle many job descriptions that go far beyond putting pen to paper. When you’ve finished writing a book, the real work begins. With so much competition out there in the self-publishing world, you need to boost your visibility and revenue—from there you can keep… Read more »

Take the Sting Out of Writing Errors | DIY MFA Blog | AK Nevermore

Take the Sting Out of Writing Errors

You’ve pulled your hair out. Bled on the page. Gone over your WIP six ways til Sunday. Maybe you’ve even put it through one of those AI editing programs or had someone read it. One last comb through for typos or other writing errors. Yeah. That’s it. Time to submit. You hit send, and then… Read more »

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