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Posts Tagged ‘editing’

15 Editing Tricks with Greg Ioannou

  • November 23, 2021
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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 1979 meeting to create the … Read more

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Regret Prevention: Using a Professional Editor

  • July 16, 2020
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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 thinking about it and making … Read more

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Both Sides of the Publishing Coin

  • November 8, 2018
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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 futility. At the same time, … Read more

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September Open House 2018 at the WCYR!

  • September 30, 2018
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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 “kindle our creative fires”, taking … Read more

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10 Suggestions For Getting Back Into Your Writing Routine

  • August 22, 2018
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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 camping. We’re getting ready for … Read more

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Fixing the Sagging Middle with Mary Sullivan and Wanda Ottewell

  • May 29, 2018
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What’s Weighing You Down? By Loni Cameron For the May seminar, author Mary Sullivan and editor Wanda Ottewell took us through how to fix the “Sagging Middle” – the place in the middle of a … Read more

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Welcome to Wattpad

  • May 6, 2018
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What’s a Wattpad??!? By Loni Cameron April’s free member-run workshop brought us an in depth look at the writing website, Wattpad. A good mix of writers, both familiar and not, were present to learn about … Read more

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Revise to Write with Kim McDougall

  • February 2, 2018
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  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 for revising her work. Though … Read more

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Novel ~ Part 2

  • October 17, 2017
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Insight from the Pros Regarding Editing By MJ Moores Did I pique your interest in PART I when I mentioned the focus of the traditional publishing house editor is different from that of a freelance … Read more

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Novel ~ Part 1

  • October 16, 2017
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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 houses. But… Is your book … Read more

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The Different Facets of Editing …The Long Road (Part II)

  • October 15, 2016
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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 learn that while Publishing House … Read more

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Top 5 Reasons You Should be Using Scrivener to Write Your Next Novel

  • October 14, 2016
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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 along with templates for screenplays … Read more

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How the Editing Process is Like Placing Your Heart on a Petri-Dish

  • November 30, 2015
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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 at all) start tinkering with … Read more

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