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Five Stages of Drafting a Novel

Five Stages of Drafting a Novel

How many drafts does it take before your novel is finished? When should you start line editing? When do you put in your subplots? How much planning should you do before you start your first draft? The answers to each of these questions will be different for every...

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What does a book editor do? 

What does a book editor do? 

Key Takeaways A book editor does more than just checking grammar mistakes; they work holistically to enhance the content and shape sentences for emotional impact. There are different types of editing: developmental, line, copy, and proofread, which range from macro to...

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Carrie Cantor – Editor Spotlight

Carrie Cantor – Editor Spotlight

Carrie Cantor is a highly experienced editor for critique and development of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. She has worked as both an acquisitions editor at a publishing company and as a literary agent and knows what good writing looks like. Her advice has been...

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Ghostwriting FAQ

Ghostwriting FAQ

What is a ghost writer? A ghostwriter collaborates with an author/client to write a book based on the vision, ideas, and voice of the client. The ghostwriter does the research and writing and the client publishes the book in his or her own name. The client retains the...

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David Ferris – Editor Spotlight

David Ferris – Editor Spotlight

DAVID has enjoyed a distinguished career as an editor, writer, ghostwriter, and filmmaker. His flair for the written word, creative acumen, and meticulous attention to detail,and publishing experience have earned him a loyal following of editing and ghostwriting...

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7 Essential Features That Every Villain Must Have

7 Essential Features That Every Villain Must Have

Cruella De Vil, Darth Vader, Thanos, Lord Voldemort, the White Witch, Bellatrix Lestrange, the Joker, Hannibal Lecter, Shere Khan, Nurse Ratched—what do all these characters have in common? Not only are they the villains of the stories in which they appear, in...

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