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Why Hire a Writing Coach for Your Book?

By Alexandra O’Connell, writer, editor, and writing coach.   A smart writer works with an editor. A smart writer who is looking for assistance during the process of writing considers working with a writing coach.   I see a lot of manuscripts that could have...

Beta Readers vs Manuscript Review

The court of public opinion can be a scary place. Writers spend an inordinate amount of time and resources putting their thoughts onto paper. It would be heartbreaking to reach the end of that long journey and discover that your character is unlikable, your plot...

What do an Editor and a Contractor Have in Common?

My wife and I started renovating our house this year. It’s an older place, built in the 1880s, and despite having what they call “good bones” we knew going in that a project like this wouldn’t be easy. We had walls to knock down, joists to shore, cabinets, toilets,...

Editing: Types And Tips

Today you can write any book you want and get it distributed around the world without waiting for an approving nod from a stuffed shirt in a New York City skyscraper. The problem is that it can be a rats nest out there getting the right vendors involved. You need the...