All writers experience writer’s block at some point. It’s an almost unavoidable aspect of the creative process and may seem like a minor nuisance similar to the common cold or a debilitating burden much like the flu. Although there is no vaccination that prevents writer’s block, here are a few tips that may help you […]
When I was in a composition class in high school, the teacher had the students exchange essays so we could “edit” each other’s work. My best friend edited mine, and I received my essay back with a few red marks and a “This is really good.” Of course, my essay was average at best, but […]
Recently, a potential client came to me with the idea that I could edit his book in a few weeks. Although there is no rule as to how long an editing job will take, there are ways to estimate how long it will take and how much to charge. A few weeks is certainly not […]
When writers have deadlines, they will often decide that there are better and more important chores to complete around the house. Dishes need to be washed. Grass needs to be cut. Bathrooms need cleaning. Writers love to write, but when a deadline is looming, writers often feel they cannot write because of the pressure. However, […]