Why You Shouldn't Tune Up Your Own Writing If you want your writing to be the best it can be, writing requires tune-ups (rewrites, drafts...). We'd all like to think we can proof our writing or Aunt Sally can because she "likes to read" or you wrote the document so you can edit your work. In ... Read More
Your Manuscript Draft is Completed; What’s Next?
From Manuscript Draft to Published Book! It was fun being a guest expert on "The Write Hour Podcast" talking with Joyce Glass about the important steps to consider once your manuscript is written. There's a lot of steps in order to turn it into a professionally published book! Joyce and I ... Read More
Ten Reasons to Hire a Professional Author’s Assistant
Ten Ways a Professional Author's Assistant Goes Beyond The Words Many of you might be wondering what a Professional Author's Assistant (PAA) does. In short, a PAA is someone who helps authors complete their books. From the manuscript to the publishing to the marketing, a PAA guides an author through ... Read More
Five Approaches to Editing; Keep it Fun!
When it comes to editing and proofreading, there are many factors to consider. When writing, the main goal is to make sure the message is communicated clearly and effectively. The purpose of the writing project should be known from the very beginning. But what happens when poor grammar and minor ... Read More