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Content Editing Updates
September 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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}
Back to School ~ Back to Books $250 Giveaway
August 17, 2018 by 2 Comments
Ready to get your read on as we close out the summer? I KNOW YOU ARE!!! Enter for your chance to win $250 in PayPal Cash or a $250 Amazon Gift Code! A HUGE thank you to this fabulous group of sponsors who made this giveaway possible. Be sure to stop by and show them some love! Sponsor List I Am A Reader Clean Wholesome Romance P. Creeden Every Free Chance Books Bound 4 Escape Krysten Lindsay Hager {Read More}
2018 AuthorLife Planner is Live!
October 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
The PDF version is live and ready to go! If you’re waiting on the softcover version sold through Amazon, we’re just waiting on some last minute approval stuff! Stay tuned! AND IN OTHER BIG NEWS: We’re in touch with printers to try to make an affordable, wire-bound, double facing page weekly planner for next year! Have feedback, send it our way on the comments page! <a href=”http://selz.co/Nk4vpqe0X” target=”_blank”>2018 AuthorLife Planner</a> SOFTCOVER on AMAZON NOTE: Selz is having {Read More}
YOU Get a box set and I’ll donate the money
September 26, 2017 by 2 Comments
I’m so upset about the response to Maria in Puerto Rico. It’s been 6 days – almost a week, and we’re hearing so little about relief. These are American Citizens. And so – bc I don’t have a lot of money to donate (and it’s already been sent) every single dollar Amazon gives me for this box set thru the end of the month will go directly to an approved donation center (I’m researching who is getting help there NOW {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}