By Sarah Hayhurst After investing four years into a BA in Communication Arts, I was surprised by the ongoing investment of time necessary to stay current and conversant in the ever-changing style guides of CMOS vs. AP. I say “versus” because at times it seems like they are diametrically opposed to each other. Did two…
By Ken Walker The way I see it, the leading reason to consider being a ghostwriter is similar to that for being a book editor: the legion of people who need help telling their story. After more than 20 years of ghostwriting, co-authoring, and collaborating with authors, I have discovered that many people are simply…
By Ralene Burke When people start marketing their business, they often wonder which social media websites they need to be on, and how often they need to post, and what they should do to get more followers. Below, I’ll offer my insights into a few of the most popular websites and how (and if) editors…
by Karin Beery Your manuscript is your baby. When it’s time to hire an editor, you want to hire someone who’s going to take care of it. You wouldn’t trust your child with the lowest-bidding babysitter, and you shouldn’t treat your manuscript that way either. Find a good editor who will help you take care…
by Christi McGuire I’m sitting here editing … another book proposal, one of my favorite things to do … and I hear a song. The song of a bird, high atop one of the massive pine trees that congregate in our back acreage. Out the window, I can see the lone bird, nestled and content.…
By Jenne Acevedo Forty-three of us gathered in Colorado Springs last week to sharpen our skills, explore the editing world, and see God’s hand in our lives. What a wonderful time we had!
by Ralene Burke One of the best ways for editors to achieve success on social media is to define your target audience and develop a strategy that caters to that demographic. Many people cringe when I mention “target audience.” Maybe it’s because they think the process is too overwhelming, or maybe it’s because they are…
You’ve all had that client—the one who wants you to edit for grammar without changing the words. Is it possible to avoid changing the words in an edit? After all, Merriam-Webster defines grammar as “the set of rules that explain how words are used in a language.” Recently, an editor shared how her client’s words…
By Karin Beery After I finished my first novel manuscript, I knew I wanted to hire an editor. Unfortunately, I knew nothing about the process, and I ended up wasting time and money on the wrong edit. When I realized I wanted to edit (not just write) novels, I decided that one thing I had…
By Christi McGuire Trying to get published without the help of experts in the publishing industry is like trying to sell your house without a realtor. Can it be done? Sure. But will you face more obstacles along the way without the guidance of someone who knows the market? Yes. Are there tips and tricks…
