Monthly Archives: May 2015

‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being consulted on a new author’s debut book cover. We exchanged a few messages on Goodreads and ended up talking quite a bit more about writing and publishing. Maurice Miller, author … Continue reading

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Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive editor Picture this: you’re craving apple pie – one of those “just gotta have it” days – so you go to your favorite café and order up a slice. Your mouth waters when the server … Continue reading

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Inedible Spelling Mistake

If you read this carefully, you’ll realize this menu item would be dangerous to consume…and potentially disgusting. What funny misspellings have you seen lately?

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Universal Harmonics: Guest Post by Josh de Lioncourt

Many authors say that their characters lead their story places they didn’t know it would go. How about a character whose entire personality changed when her author gave her a new name? Josh de Lioncourt’s guest post is an outstanding example … Continue reading

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Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Dearest authors, I’ve heard the question time and time again: what qualifies me to be an editor and own an editing company? I’ve gotten many questions about my education and my experience, so here’s a video in which I talk … Continue reading

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