New York Author Writes a Historical Memoir and a Family Biography It would have been easy to choose an editor from New York. After all, Velma Jackson-Wilkins is a Manhattan-based author living in close proximity to New York book editing […]
Melanie Saxton
Collaboration: Christian Book Authors and Editors
Are you Writing a Christian Novel? If you are working on a Christian novel and want to have it professionally edited, consider hiring a Christian book editor. A Christian book editor will attend to your grammar, spelling and other elements, […]
Inspiration: Animal Quotes
“Dogs and other animals – goats, donkeys, cows, a grumpy rooster – continue to change my writing life.” ~ Jon Katz For Animal Lovers If you love animals like I do, then you’ll appreciate the inspiration they provide as we […]
Book Editing for a Pennsylvania Author
Working with the Amazing Sally Gerth I vividly remember the day that Sally Gerth contacted me. I’m in Texas, she’s in Pennsylvania, and thanks to the wonders of the Internet, she found me. Sally is a remarkable lady — a […]
Book Editing for A New York Author
New York to Texas It’s not hard to find a New York book editor—after all, the Big Apple is a publishing mecca. That’s why I am so honored that New York author John Peter Ferris found me all the way […]
Be a Writer: Inspiration
“You only learn to be a better writer by actually writing.” ~ Doris Lessing So You Want to be a Writer Chances are, you already are. But you’ll only confirm that by writing. The key is to write every day. […]
When Authors Make Social Media Blunders
Social Media for Authors — Use it Wisely! Social media for authors is a must, and the wise use of free social media is a huge part of most marketing plans. I believe most authors are well-meaning souls who pay […]
Your Author Website: SEO Equals Better Marketing
Do you have an author website, and if so, does it work as hard as you do? You Need an Author Website A website is your most powerful marketing tool, especially if it contains a blog. Blogging allows you to […]
Canada Book Editing Project
Absolute Obsession One day out of the blue, author C. Elizabeth contacted me about her contemporary romance, Absolute Obsession. Although there are plenty of book editors in Canada, she found me in Texas and hired me for the project. I […]
Publishing
You’ve written a book. Now what? Book publishing has been a trending topic for decades, always evolving. The brief overview of publishing options below may help bring clarity to the process. Long-winded, yes, but important information for your author’s toolbox. […]