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Great Beginnings: Starting a Novel

Filed in Writing Tips by Elaine Retty on August 15, 2019 • 0 Comments

By your side is a ratty notebook, bruised black and blue with the smeared ink of furiously scribbled ideas that came to you at midnight, dotted with translucence from the epiphany you had about your villain, while still wet from a shower. You’ve finally decided to write the story that has been stirring around in your […]

Commonly Misused Words—and How to Avoid Them

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Amy Sleper on August 13, 2019 • 2 Comments

We’ve all been there, whether we’re thumb-typing a text (curse you, autocorrect!), drafting a resume, or sending an email to our boss: after hitting “send” we realize we’ve misusing a word that has a doppelganger with a completely different meaning. Just as this happens regularly in everyday communication, commonly misused words regularly litter the pages […]

The Best Writing Tool You Aren’t Using

Filed in Author Inspirations by Elaine Retty on August 8, 2019 • 0 Comments

Everyone knows about a certain digital pinboard, known as the procrastinator’s best friend, the party planner’s go-to inspiration, and the foodie’s favorite recipe archive. But, as a writer, have you ever thought about how you can use Pinterest to develop your scene descriptions, hone your style, and actually see your characters take shape? Here are just […]

15 Things Every Writer Needs On Their Desk

Filed in Author Inspirations by Erika Bennett on August 6, 2019 • 0 Comments

Painters need a canvas, paint, paintbrushes, and a rolling landscape begging to be painted. Musicians need an instrument, quarter notes on sheet music, and an audience to play for. What do writers need to create their artistic medium of choice? Obviously, a writer needs paper, pen, and an idea. We know it’s not that simple though, right? […]

Why Do Authors Pay Per Word For Editing?

Filed in Ask the Editor by Taylor Graham on August 1, 2019 • 0 Comments

Many authors often ask us, “Why do editors charge per word for their services?” This is a valid question with an answer that may come as a surprise. I’ll do my best to explain this without getting too complicated. Editors charge per word because any time an editor edits a manuscript they read every word. Regardless of […]