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Inconsistencies in Writing and How to Find Them
We're too close to our work. Identifying and fixing inconsistencies is the first step towards an immersive and cohesive story.
Publishing is a series of experiments. I've navigated traditional submissions, and the toil of an indie author with professional editing, and wide-distribution logistics of audiobooks, KDP, and IngramSpark. Whether it’s getting books into physical stores, selling face-to-face, or managing online marketing, each project is unique in its challenges and definition of 'done'. I’m sharing what I’ve learned, from the successes to the hurdles. Let me help you get your work out there.
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We're too close to our work. Identifying and fixing inconsistencies is the first step towards an immersive and cohesive story.
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Feedback is a gift. What are we asking for when we ask for feedback from an editor? More importantly, are we ready to receive it? I write about my fears around the editorial process, how I stumbled on my editor, and how I received her edits.
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Two months of wrestling with book covers and PDF files before I finally added my books for a wider distribution than available from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
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When impatience rules my psyche, will introspection calm my desire for immediate gratification through Independent Publishing?
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I’ve written a novel I’ve submitted to agents and publishers. Now what?
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Struggling with revisions? This checklist covers key elements to refine your manuscript—from historical accuracy to tightening passive POV. Read more on how to revise with objectivity.
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Drama in the #WriterCommunity and #Querying Hell.
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Breaking through the 4th wall with version 5.0 of my manuscript.
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Spoiler alert: You will need a Twitter account for this one.
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Help comes from the unexpected. Keep to the journey. Get better with every round.
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I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.
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BIPOC author rant. Querying is hard enough as it is without the demotivation. Is it me?