Hi everyone! Below is an update for my Content Editing guidelines. I’m making some changes because I realized I was priced at about 27% of what the average was for the work I do and making roughly $4.80 an hour before taxes… yeah, math. I did NOT make the jump to the average content and developmental edits pricing in the industry for a very specific reason: Most of us can’t afford to pay that. Instead, I split the difference. I {Read More}
Simplifying Series: Series & Character Bible
July 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Are you overwhelmed by the tons of data and sheets most series bibles and character sheets have? This one simplified to make sure you have everything you need, without tipping over into ‘creation work’ that can sometimes create busy work. INCLUDED: • A style guide to help you and your editors stay on the same page and consistent • Character list that keeps all your main characters, primary characters, secondary characters, and walk-ons straight. No one ever has to do {Read More}
Plan Like a Bestseller … is LIVE!
January 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I’m so excited to give you the new and improved book. If you don’t follow me online, let me give you the quick and dirty. The AuthorLife Planner is no more. Every year we’ll price out creating an actual planner-planner, but we found when asked that over 90% of people who used this yearly didn’t use the planner pages because…book. The Planner Pages are free for download (the link is at the end of the book) so if you’re {Read More}
For Authors: Why a First Five Edit Might be for YOU
September 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you missed it, yesterday I announced that I was opening up my Content Editing broadly and getting back into the editing gig. You can check out the what, how, how much, and my experience in that post HERE. But, let’s talk about the WHY? I’ve had several people already contact me about full-edits. At this time, I’m not taking on full-editing gigs. The time for those as I’d do them would make me a full-time editor fitting in my {Read More}
For Authors: Editing Services
September 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I’m returning to my editing roots! This service is a little different than what you might expect. I’m beginning a First Five Pages content edit. Check out below to see what that means and my credentials. The edit you receive would include within work-notes and explanations as well as an edit letter. Collectively, these would address: 3 passes that included inline notes. AND An edit letter with general and specific advice based on things like hook, voice, pacing, genre {Read More}
Line by Line: WINNER REVEAL
April 18, 2017 by 7 Comments
OKAY, this was a favorite from the start. People were swayed by the voice even if they weren’t PNR peeps. A couple things before rushing on tho 😉 A BIG thanks to all our entrants. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. I’d love to hear from you what you got out of it too. A lot of people are asking if I’ll do this again. If I do, it won’t be soon. The amount of {Read More}
Open Thread for Line by Line Contestants
April 17, 2017 by 8 Comments
Hi everyone! I’m so glad you’ve stuck with us through the end. And, we’re almost there – two more days of fun stuff! Today is all about finding out who some of your favorite lines that didn’t get to share in the final four were. If you’re one of the authors who played along – shout out your title, genre and first line again in the comments WITH your name and any links you want to share. It’s an open {Read More}
LINE BY LINE FINALIST: Cassanova Exposed, Amanda Berry
April 14, 2017 by 6 Comments
This was one of the most commented on entries from the very first day. I can’t wait to see what else she brought to her open! Goodbye dignity. Hovering over a toilet in a stall with her borrowed cocktail dress squeezed between her knees to keep it from falling in had to be the final nail in Kate Vernon’s dignity. Normally she didn’t eavesdrop, but when juicy gossip paid the bills… “I don’t know why you’re bothering with Mark Stanton,” {Read More}
LINE BY LINE FINALIST: Midnight’s Balance, by Monica Corwin
April 13, 2017 by 6 Comments
Today’s Finalist is Monica Corwin with her Paranormal Romance, Midnight’s Balance. Just a reminder I forgot to share yesterday: REMEMBER! These are all works in progress that haven’t seen an editor yet…so, grain of salt if you see something you’d correct. 🙂 “If you take another Instagram snap, I’m going to feed you to the alligator.” She didn’t acknowledge the threat, but waved glitter tipped fingers in my direction, and continued tapping her phone in a blaze of glory. For {Read More}