by Lois Hoffman | Feb 11, 2021 | Writing
This guest post is from poet, writer, and editor Paula Persoleo. Revising a story, whether it’s a piece of flash fiction or an epic fantasy, isn’t an easy task. You’ve read the same sentences, paragraphs, and pages over and over. You know that something isn’t working,...
by hspbrandswan | Dec 8, 2015 | Writing
What is content editing for a nonfiction book? Content editing, also called developmental editing, is the process of examining your manuscript as a whole to ensure clarity, consistency, and purpose. Whether it is fiction or nonfiction, every book deserves this...
by hspbrandswan | Mar 5, 2015 | Writing
Many people ask me how long it takes to write a book. The answer: it depends. There are a lot of factors that go into writing then publishing a book. I’ll give you some guidelines, but the real variable is you. As with any project, make a deadline and work...