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I just finished the fifth edit of my book. This was the final edit before it goes to press next month. I payed two different professionals $250 and $500 to review my book for content and structure. But even after making all their changes and corrections I had...Articles
Writers and other story tellers have an additional responsibility during this Western culture Holiday season. It is up to us to convey the real spirit of the season to the ever growing throng of people who just don’t get it. It’s always been hard, very...Articles
When you are exploring the various ways to publish and market your book there is a tendency to get lost in the minutia and forget about what’s really at your core, writing. Writers need to write, at least I do. The business of publication is important but I...Articles
On a site called speculations.com you will find many many resources and opinions for and about writing. The section that caught my eye is titled Caveat Scrivener. I have been carrying on a discussion about the lopsided profit model in the publishing industry that...Articles
In my book Herb is a very minor character portrayed as a diplomat seeking sanctuary SomeplacElse. In my life the real Herb had a significant influence on the formation of my character. Herb passed on last week and today’s entry is dedicated to him: There was a...