Celebrating Independent Authors
I’ve been lucky as an author. Without ever making it onto the bestseller lists, I’ve managed to keep going as a free-lance writer since I quit my day job in 2004. Work as a journalist and ghost-writer has helped to make ends meet, but writing books for traditional publishers has been the main focus of … Continue reading “Trad. vs Indie, a Personal View by John Barlow”
Did you know nearly 3 million books were published in 2010? That’s a lot of noise to get through, especially for indie authors. To get an edge, many hire freelance editors to review and edit their manuscripts. But with individuals and companies offering everything from rewriting to reviewing, how does one choose the right editorial … Continue reading “Choosing the Right Editor for You By Ally E. Peltier”
When should a writer hire an editor, someone asked – after the first draft or the final draft? My first, facetious answer – When it’s done? First draft? Um, no… After I finished cleaning up the wine that shot through my nose when I started laughing – not a pretty sight and it scared the … Continue reading “Oh Editor, is it getting drafty in here?”
I’m feeling a little bit bitter today. It’s not a feeling I enjoy, so I’m gonna write it out. Here’s my issue. We’re getting hosed. I have literally smeared the internet with words – and 90% of them do nothing for me monetarily. I have one novel on Amazon: Joe Café. I have gotten 25 … Continue reading “Can I buy some milk with this smiley emoticon?”