When an Author Disagrees With My Edit: 6 Steps to a Win-Win
While there are rules for grammar and usage, language is so fluid that many times content editing can be subjective. With subjectivity, comes room for argument or disagreement. In all these years of editing, I have had opportunities to consult with authors about edits I've made that they weren't particularly fond of. Here's how I resolve them.
What Happens to Writers After the Writers' Conference? 7 Things That Should NOT Happen
You finally meet with the editor or agent, and to your surprise, after thinking their favorite word is no, they say they like your concept and would love to see more of it. “Here’s my card,” they say. “Please email me a full proposal.” The words you had practiced to combat any objections are caught in your throat and all you can say is, “Oh! Oh, that’s great. OK! Yes? Really? OK! Thank you!”
Yes, they want you to send them your manuscript (or proposal). But you know what some writers do? OK, wait. This requires a list.
Black History Month Tribute: 10 African American Publishing Firsts
Ten African American publishing firsts. You can find more African American firsts in publishing and other areas in Joan Potter’s African American Firsts: Famous, Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America.
Black History Month Tribute: Blacks in Publishing
Someone asked me the other day, "Is it OK for black people to have black this and black that?" In other words, is it OK for black people to uniquely identify their successes, achievement, status, or lack thereof as "a black thing"? I have to say yes, and I would say the same for any other marginalized group. If we don't have an opportunity to highlight our presence in history and contemporary times and our hopes for the future…
Simple Social Media Plan for the Author Who Has No Idea Where to Start
As a book publishing professional, I have made it one of my focuses to understand social media well enough to help the authors I serve. I've even helped myself along the way. With that, here is a very simple social media plan to get you thinking in the right direction as you build your platform and hopefully sell books in the process.