In Their Own Words: Authors Share Lessons Learned
Speaking from experience, writing a book can be a transformative personal journey. There’s certainly a sense of accomplishment and reaffirmation of one’s purpose. But, during the process of creating a book there are times when the words don't flow. When we want to stop. But, many writers remain driven to the finish line by a belief that the information and words within us has enormous potential to make a difference in the lives of many. The following individuals stepped int
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Things An Editor May Say About Your Writing (and it’s perfectly normal)
Don't ever take these words personally and criticism means we care. A good editor's goal is to make sure your book connects powerfully with your intended readers. You're in the book writing game and well on your way to becoming a successful author when your editor says one or more of the following: This part isn’t clear. Wordy. Show rather than tell. Cliche. Re-word or remove. Move this paragraph up. This point needs an example. Start the anecdote from the middle. More detail
