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Tag: editing
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15 Editing Tricks with Greg Ioannou
It’s unique for a person to be the first member of the Editors’ Association of Canada. According to Greg Ioannou, the key to this distinction was his participation in a […]
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Regret Prevention: Using a Professional Editor
What could you do with a WCYR grant? How about hire a professional editor? I’ve been working on a book for a long time. Very. Long. I spent three years […]
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Both Sides of the Publishing Coin
By MJ Moores As a writer working toward finding an agent and getting that all-elusive contract with a large (or even medium-size) publishing house, I have felt the burn of […]
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September Open House 2018 at the WCYR!
Respect, Encourage and Inspire By: Loni Cameron The September open house welcomed Gwynn Scheltema and Ruth Walker to celebrate the WCYR’s new season. The ladies of Writescape were here to […]
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10 Suggestions For Getting Back Into Your Writing Routine
Getting Back into the Groove of Our Fall Routine By: Loni Cameron Summer has wound down. There are no more barbecues or pool parties coming up. No more picnics and […]
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Revise to Write with Kim McDougall
Rise and Revise Again! By Loni Cameron This past Thursday was the third of our member-led workshops. Kim McDougall took us on a journey through the process she created […]
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Novel ~ Part 1
Insight from the Pros Regarding Editing By MJ Moores You’ve done it! Your manuscript is written, self-edited, beta read, peer-critiqued, and professionally edited. It’s time to query agents and/or publishing […]
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The Different Facets of Editing …The Long Road (Part II)
By MJ Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Previously, I touched on the dynamics of editing your manuscript for the querying process with agents and small publisher. You might be surprised to […]
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Top 5 Reasons You Should be Using Scrivener to Write Your Next Novel
By Kim McDougall Few word processors are designed with the book writer in mind. Not so with Scrivener from Literature and Latte (http://www.literatureandlatte.com). With unique tools for outlining and research […]
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How the Editing Process is Like Placing Your Heart on a Petri-Dish
By M.J. Moores The idea of having your chest ripped open, I mean cracking your ribcage, prying your body in two, and having someone you’ve likely only met briefly (if […]