Editing, writing, digital publishing, from textbooks to fiction, meetings and events…
This has been a wonderfully busy first quarter, with a cornucopia of activities to keep me sharp. The Nor Cal EFA hosted speaker Judith Horstman in January, and she provided the participants with insider information about writing for magazines and talked a bit about her new book.
Why a self-publisher needs an editor: Other uses for an editor
Developmental edits. Substantive edits. Line edits. A self-publisher could use professional assistance in all of these areas. There are other uses for an editor as well.
Why you need an editor: Developmental and Substantive Editing
We believe we know everything there is to know about our characters. We believe we have created a compelling read, a clear conflict, characters the reader can either love or fear for, a satisfying resolution.
Self Publishing Boot Campers- Help me plan my presentation.
Starting to think about my presentation at Carla King’s Self Publishing Boot Camp, Nov 12, 2011. A full Saturday in Palo Alto at Stanford University’s Tresidder Memorial Union. I have 30 minutes to speak on the role of the developmental editor.
Developmental vs. Copy/line editing
What kind of an editing do you need? These are job descriptions from the Editorial Freelancers Association website.