NaNoWriMo is a funny sounding name. It always makes me think of an animal made up in a child’s imagination. But what is NaNoWriMo really?
For those that take part in NaNoWriMo is coming up just around the corner in November and it is no laughing matter.
For most normal …
Whether you’re working on fiction, non-fiction, family history, business book, or a memoir, hiring an editor is going to become a reality.
A few times in my recent travels, I have heard someone say, “I’m only self-publishing though. What do I need an editor for?”
A well-edited manuscript is absolutely …
Our world seems full of organized challenges. Every one of them promises to help participants accomplish something bold and ambitious in a discrete amount of time. Whether it’s weight loss, getting organized, or quitting smoking, we want to meet great challenges, hopefully in a relatively short amount of time. For …
Back in early August, I had the opportunity to teach at Willamette Writer’s Conference in Portland, Oregon. One of my favorite parts of teaching is sitting on panels. They’re a chance to experience the different ways that my colleagues look at writing, publishing and editing. Providing high quality fiction book …
Ready to send your manuscript out to publishers? If you’re serious about getting through the slush pile you need a little luck, but you also need a whole lot of self publishing help.
Sending out submissions can make anyone crazy. It’s a jungle out there. There are a few sure …
