We’re doing #4 in my 2009 series of free HOOK Edit Specials today: readers sent me the first 150 words of their novels, and I did a quick Developmental Edit on each one, followed by a Copy & Line Edit. (You can still find all these Sample Edits under my… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: Thel nocked an arrow—<br>by Chris Hale”
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Free HOOK Edit: Thel nocked an arrow—
Free HOOK Edit: In the morning when there was nothing but birdsong—
by Mindy Peterman
We’re doing #3 in my 2009 series of free HOOK Edit Specials today: readers sent me the first 150 words of their novels, and I did a quick Developmental Edit on each one, followed by a Copy & Line Edit. (You can still find all these Sample Edits under my… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: In the morning when there was nothing but birdsong—<br>by Mindy Peterman”
Free HOOK Edit: The wolf would have been mistaken—
by Stephanie St. Clair
We’re doing #2 in my 2009 series of free HOOK Edit Specials today: readers sent me the first 150 words of their novels, and I did a quick Developmental Edit on each one, followed by a Copy & Line Edit. (You can still find all these Sample Edits under my… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: The wolf would have been mistaken—<br>by Stephanie St. Clair”
Becoming a freelance independent editor: for young writers
I’m doing something a little different today. I was contacted by a high school student interested in becoming a freelance independent editor. She sent me a list of interview questions for a presentation she’s doing on careers, and with her permission I’m going to answer them here, for the benefit… Read more“Becoming a freelance independent editor: for young writers”
3 Ways Copyright Law Applies to You
The pen is mightier than the sword. —Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy If you’d like to cut straight to the chase, I’ve finally explicated the text in its entirety of section 107 of US copyright law, the section disputed by (mostly self-publishing) plagiarists. However, if you’d like to read… Read more“3 Ways Copyright Law Applies to You”
Free HOOK Edit: my guitar case bounced—
by Marie Devers
In August of 2009 I was starting my independent editing business, so I ran a free HOOK Edit Special: readers sent me the first 150 words of their novels, and I did a quick Developmental Edit on each one, followed by a Copy & Line Edit. You can still find… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: my guitar case bounced—<br>by Marie Devers”
What determines fanfiction & copyright infringement?
Fanfiction. Yes, I write it. Harry Potter fanfiction, to be exact. I find it a great way to practice. I’ve heard so many arguments about copyright infringement, but honestly, I myself would be flattered. As long as others don’t sell my characters off as their own, I can see nothing… Read more“What determines fanfiction & copyright infringement?”
Learning how to plot a novel
For years I have been writing, but looking back on what I have written I’ve come to realize I finish very little of what I start. I want to stop that and to finish a work. I feel a big part of this is not-plotting and, despite knowing what I… Read more“Learning how to plot a novel”
The 2 Ways Writing Keeps You Off the Streets & Out of the Bars
Many years ago I used to hang out all the time in the bars of San Luis Obispo, California. A good friend and I were sitting on the curb outside our favorite dive with our feet in the gutter one night talking deep in our cups the talk of life…. Read more“The 2 Ways Writing Keeps You Off the Streets & Out of the Bars”
Finding the right editor for you
Your remarks indicate that you love editing as much as—if not more than—writing. What is it about editing that you like? For me, the alarming part about working with an editor is that my judgement as to too much sex, too much violence, too much exposition is something I’m having… Read more“Finding the right editor for you”