Earlier this month, I sent my synopsis to my mentor. Sunday, she sent it back with feedback and I eagerly– … More
Tag: amEditing
It’s Okay To Write In Layers
I’m an unlikely person to compare writing to painting. I’ve confessed in the past, but my imagination is far more … More
New Year’s Resolutions: Dusting off my shelved manuscripts
As January firmly establishes itself, this might seem a bit late for a resolutions post, but I always planned to … More
One Method For Incorporating Feedback In Your Writing
If you’re a writer, at some point between you putting the words down and it going out to its intended audience, you’re probably going to solicit some feedback (and if you don’t, you probably should).
Be it from one or all of these:
- an alpha reader
- a flock of beta readers
- a writing group
- a critique partner
- a paid editor
- an agent
- an acquiring Editor for a publishing house
- or your mom
you’re likely going to receive some feedback other than, “I loved it! Don’t change a thing!” (Unless your mother is very different from mine)
But, when that feedback is more nebulous or overarching than typos and wording, it can be tricky to know where to start.
Here are the 6 steps I follow when receiving reader feedback
Top 4 Questions From An Editors & Publishers AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Today, I share what award-winning Science-fiction and Fantasy Editors and Publishers had to say about:
- Their Biggest Pet Peeves
- Pen Names
- How the Market Has Changed In The Last 10 Years
- Where Querying Writers Lose Them
So You’re In the Editing Doldrums Again? These 5 Sites Can Help
After you’ve written your novel and revised the BLEEP out of it, one thing remains: To edit your manuscript! For … More
So You Finished Your Rough Draft, Now What?
If you’ve finished your rough draft, or you’re floundering now that NaNoWriMo is over, don’t despair! Morgan’s got your next steps.
Vlog: 10 Questions To Ask Your Beta-Readers
Since this week’s blog post is 90% vacation photos and stats, this week’s vlog post is a site favorite, from … More
4 Steps Towards Finding the Right Editor
When you’ve done all you can do on your novel, but you think it could still be better. Or you’re just tired of form letter rejections to your queries: Sometimes, the next step is to hire an editor. But, how do you know if they’re right for you?
Here are 4 steps to finding the right editor.
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 