INSULTING! “Can you send me a free critique of my short story/article/poem/book manuscript?”
I get a bit miffed that so many people assume that I will drop everything to critique their work for free.
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The First Time I Truly Blew It in My Freelance Writing Business – by Ingrid Cruz
My earliest screw-up taught me a valuable lesson that sticks with me today!
Assuming Your Readers are Stupid is Just Plain…STUPID!
If I had a nickel for all of the authors who have told me they didn’t think readers would mind a few typos.
The Pros and Cons of Online Editing Software by Gregory Austin
Writers using editing software must be savvier than the technology.
Is That Editor Right for YOUR Book? by Gregory Austin
The right editor can become an invaluable colleague.
Self-publishing May Be the Last Bastion of Free Speech
He has been shopping a new manuscript to traditional publishers, and said some now have verbiage in their guidelines saying that they won’t accept any manuscripts that don’t have any…
Increase Your Freelance Writing Income with Your Own Editing Group by Laura Yeager
Read how to enlist an editorial group that helps you perfect your prose.
My editor added several long, confusing words to my manuscript and I do NOT like it!
All authors hiring an editor should have a detailed contract detailing what’s expected.
Why Write for Low-paying Magazines When You Can Easily Find PRIVATE CLIENTS on LinkedIn By John Riddle
While writing for magazines is great, another category freelancers should pursue is private clients.
YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?
Too much than not enough with chocolate and pizza. That’s not at all true for books.