Lessons Learned in a Literary Office

Lessons Learned in a Literary Office

by Editor-in-Chief Sandra Tyler As The Woven Tale Press continues to evolve, it has captured the intrigue of new contributing editors, including DeWitt Henry, the founding editor of the award-winning literary journal Ploughshares. Back 30 years ago, while interning for him as an editorial assistant, I learned the hard lesson I went on to indoctrinate…

Seeking an Editor: Freelance or a Content Marketing Agency?

Seeking an Editor: Freelance or a Content Marketing Agency?

By Anita Lovett But what does this mean for you and your business? Simply put, you need to invest in the creation and implementation of awesome copy—the kind that borders on perfection and appeases the all-powerful Google gods. You may instinctively turn to a copywriting or content marketing agency to fill your needs, but is…

Writing: Killing Your Darlings

Writing: Killing Your Darlings

By Jon Simmonds Contributing Features Editor, of http://jumpingfromcliffs.com It seems barely a day goes past without someone somewhere posting about the “rules” of writing. Now, I’m not entirely sure that I agree with this; I feel there are far too many so-called rules imposed upon one of the most creative pursuits imaginable. Creativity doesn’t follow rules…

On Writing: Become a Master Editor by Practicing E-Prime

On Writing: Become a Master Editor by Practicing E-Prime

GUEST FEATURE by Shanan at: http://www.theprocrastiwriter.com Don’t let bad editing happen to you. Because writers get so close to their work, self-editing (a critical step whether you plan to self-publish or seek out a traditional publishing arrangement) can become an obstacle to success. However, applying the principles of E-Prime to your writing is a great way…