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.
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.
The September 2011 issue of Gently Read Literature, published by Daniel Casey, contains my review of Peter Grandbois’ latest novel, Nahoonkara. Check it out!
Things are busy here, as I’ve been working with several writers on their manuscripts, newsletters and blogs, writing reviews, including one for Gently Read Literature, and preparing for an interview
Word Riot is a real writers’ lit mag. It’s nothing fancy when you first see the home page, but the content is beautiful. It is what’s inside that counts, after all.