Book editing matters for many reasons, and I’ve listed the top five (in my opinion) below. There is no substitute for an experienced book editor who has your best interests — and the best interests of your manuscript — at […]
August, 2022
Faith-Inspired Fashion with a Purpose — Fashion Writer
It’s always an honor to cover businesses that exist to help others, and I happened to be assigned one such article that interested me as a Houston-based editor for Katy Christian Magazine and fashion writer. Kara Diehl (Johnson in 2014 […]
Fashion Editor — Style Issue, Fall 2022
What fun to write a piece about fabulous attire in the Style Issue of City Lifestyle, a fun assignment for a fashion editor. From the photo shoot to the models, everything came together and we presented wonderful options for our […]
Interior Design Writing with Alicia Nicholas Design and Monarch & Maker
Interior design writing and editing are among my favorite pastimes. Whether editing design manuscripts or reporting on interior designers and design possibilities, it’s rewarding to interview subject matter experts and learn about the professional aspects. Heaven knows, I need the […]
Arts Reporting — The One and Only Rusty Arena
I’ve previously posted about my adventures in arts reporting and editing, and am thrilled with a recent article in the style issue of City Lifestyle. Interviewing the one and only Rusty Arena was a delight and honor. This cover feature […]
We Love Memoirs Day, August 31 — Memoir Editing
I love that a special day is set aside to celebrate memoir writing and memoir reading (and by default, memoir editing)! On the very last day of August 2022, We Love Memoirs Day brings together a collective of creatives and […]
August is Romance Awareness Month — Romance Book Editing
As someone involved in romance book editing, I recommend the Romance Writers of America as a supportive association. Read A Romance Month is another great group. This month of August 2022 is a celebration of all things romantic, specifically romance […]
Bookstore Romance Day, August 20 — Romance Editing
Romance editing is even more exciting this time of year. The Bookstore Romance Day falls on August 20, 2022 — a summertime event that brings a lot of shopping opportunities for book lovers. What is Bookstore Romance Day? Bookstore Romance […]
Poetry Day August 21, 2022 — Poem Editor
As a poem editor, I’m so glad William Sieghart founded Poetry Day in 1994. How nice to have a special day set aside every August 21st to celebrate the poets among us who have added wonderful rhythm, rhyme, simile, metaphor, […]
K9 Unit Book Editor and Journalist — “Officer Marcel”
As a K9 Unit book editor and editor-in-chief of Katy Christian Magazine, it was a special honor to “interview” a remarkable four-legged hero who was flown in all the way from France to train and work in law enforcement. In […]