Why Reading Matters to a Writer

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Reading

Writers write. Otherwise, they’re just dreamers. They talk about wanting to write, but they never do. However, there’s something else writers need to do: read. Why does reading matter to a writer? Let me count the ways… One: Reading Is Entertaining A...

Book Editors Near Me: Where Are They?

by | Apr 20, 2024 | Editing

You’ve got strong writing skills, but your manuscript still reads like a rough draft. You know professional editors can bring your book to life, but you don’t live in New York City, land of Simon & Schuster and other giants of the publishing industry....

Your First Resume: What to Know

by | Dec 2, 2023 | Resumes

Writing your first resume can be tricky. You may have no job experience or a degree. How can you sell yourself before you get relevant experience? And how can you avoid overdoing it and turning off potential employers? Consider Your Soft Skills Resumes aren’t...

How Often Should You Write New Blog Posts?

by | Jun 17, 2023 | Blogging

If you’re a business owner, you know the power of blogging. Write the right content on your blog, and you can drive traffic to your site at no cost. Get enough folks looking at your blog, and you can drive more dollars to your bank account. But the question...

How to Overcome Writer’s Block

by | Apr 29, 2023 | Writing

Write enough, and you’ll eventually face writer’s block. Suddenly, the river of words dries up. You can’t think how to push the story together. In fact, you can’t even think of the next word. If this sounds familiar, don’t lose heart. It...

Deep Work: One Book I Read Every Year

by | Apr 22, 2023 | Reading

For the most part, I don’t reread books. There are too many books to spend time reading the same thing more than once. But in recent years, I’ve learned to make an exception in order to do deep work. I first read it three years ago, and if I don’t...

How Much Does a Book Editor Charge?

by | Apr 1, 2023 | Editing

To improve your book manuscript, you need professional editing. But like most people, you don’t have endless cash. So you need to know what to expect. How much does a book editor charge? The answer depends on a few things. How Much Work Does Your Book Need? If...

Be Your Own Children’s Book Editor

by | Mar 16, 2023 | Editing

A lot of people think it’s easy to write a picture book or early reader. If you’ve written either, you know that’s not true. Sure, there are fewer words, but because of that, every word counts. To make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck, you...