Share I’m a big believer that editing is more important than writing. The assemblage of ideas into a first draft of fiction or nonfiction is tough, but it’s only the first step down a long road toward publication. So, I realize editors are the gatekeepers to ensuring the best opportunity …
Share I know. I wanted to type ‘minotaur’ there, too. Alas, the word I typed is ‘mentor.’ It’s not a word I like, actually. For many years, there were too many people wanting to “mentor” me on how to wear my clothes, cut my hair or act in front of …
Share It hit me like something of a sledgehammer after listening to one of my favorite songs. Playing Sammy Hagar’s “Three Lock Box” gives me nothing but sheer joy every time it pops onto my music player. However, I never really knew what the song was about. I just figured …
Share There are two that come to mind. Let’s get them out of the way now: It’s and its Their, there and they’re If me typing either of those gets you excited for a conversation about two common grammar mistakes, steer clear. I’m addressing first-draft writing. Specifically, I’m addressing the …
Share I’ve worked with editors most of my life. I’m thankful for this. My writing has grown stronger because of editors. Editors are the gatekeepers to being published. It’s important to understand what an editor wants and how to give that to him or her. I’ll steal from Stephen Covey: …
Share In my writing, I like to be thorough. That is, I like to have parts of the process like an involuntary muscle so they do not have to be redone in the editing wash. Certainly, I’m all for the idea journey where I just let ideas flow. Many are. …
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