Editors Are Not Publishers For First Time Authors

This is a trend I have seen starting to occur where editors offer to act as publishers for first time authors. Offering advice and assistance with setting up publishing accounts and distribution. It’s a trend I’m completely … [Read more...]

The Importance of Manuscript Formatting

The importance of manuscript formatting stems from being a requirement by publishers, agents, proofreaders and editors, because it makes your manuscript easier to assess. So why wouldn't you do this when it can save you time … [Read more...]

How Journal Writing Can Help You Be a Better Writer

It might surprise you to learn that a journal can help you become a better writer. This applies to all writers, whether they write non-fiction, fiction, poetry or any other genre and format. A writer’s journal will allow you to … [Read more...]

The Basics of Critiquing a Book

The first thing you need to consider when offering feedback or critiquing a book is that the author of the work has spent hours creating it. To the writer this isn't just another piece of writing – it’s their baby, their … [Read more...]