Editing a thirteen-book Arthurian saga isn’t for the faint of heart. Mark pulls back the curtain on his years in the trenches with Once and Future Hearts—from navigating character continuity and protecting authorial voice to the diplomatic art of asking, “Are you sure, Tracy?” as the finale, Camlann, heads into its early-release Kickstarter celebration.
Every scene in your novel has to earn its keep. If it doesn’t shift a value, reveal character, or drive the plot forward, it’s nothing more than wallpaper—and readers don’t show up for wallpaper. Learn the three tests that will keep your story moving and your readers hooked.
Let’s get one thing out of the way: you can technically edit your own work. Just like you can technically
The editor-author relationship is professional and reciprocal: clear, honest feedback from the editor, and respect and understanding from the author. In the end, it’s your book — but professional editing comes with professional expectations.
Hello and welcome! Or welcome back! And welcome back to me, as well! You may have noticed, it’s been a
This is part two of a six part series. Part one is here. Parts three through six are coming soon.
You just typed “The End” on your manuscript. Should you just bundle it up, find an editor, and send it
You betcha, baybee! Every writer I deal with for the first time asks this question in one form or another.
The first thing I always tell any writer I work with is, “Please remember, at the end of the day,