We editors and proofreaders rarely use a literal red pencil anymore (although I do know some who still print out their text and put those cryptic proofreading marks all over it—I do agree that it’s still easier to see errors in print than on screen). I still get the definite impression, though, that writers of…
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Relationship Marketing, Editor Style
Awhile back, an author client of mine emailed me, asking about marketing himself as a copyeditor/proofreader. He was planning to leave academia and NYC to head west for the mountains and a more rural lifestyle. Way cool idea! My response turned out to be a pretty nice synopsis of connections and resources for someone starting…
Emotional Connection in Writing
I learned how important an emotional connection was in communicating with an audience when I was giving inspirational talks at a local Unitarian Universalist church I used to belong to in the 1990s. A minister told me all about touching head and heart in every sermon to give folks “something to take home with them.”…
Multi-Path Approach to Writing
Whether it’s shorter form essay or blog writing, or your first story masterpiece of hundreds of thousands of words, it can sometimes feel like climbing a really steep mountain (with no trail, mind you) to get from beginning to end. I’ve found myself procrastinating on writing my blogs (I know, having more than one could…
Strategies for Workload Underwhelm
One of my editing colleagues (from the north of Scotland, yet!), Sara Donaldson, wrote a post on prioritizing her workload because she’s been overwhelmed. Great advice (and sweet puppy picture as a bonus!). Meanwhile, I’m seriously twiddling my thumbs when it comes to billable work right now. This situation generally leads me into 1) fear, and…