When to Hire an Editor
Some time ago I posted the advantages of Autocrit software, and the wisdom found in Writing the Breakout Novel. Autocrit enabled me to catch repetitive words, and I ferreted out…
Dark Moon Presents Zombies – Review
Title: Dark Moon Presents Zombies Edited by: Jason Shayer, Stan Swanson, Jennifer Word, and Frances A. Hogg Available as: eBook ($3.95) and Paperback ($12.95) ISBN-13: 978-0983433538 Where available: Amazon, Barnes…
Autocrit Revisited: When Your Book Needs More
Some time ago I raved about the merits of Autocrit. I ran Steel Rose and other work through it and became ecstatic when the software ferreted out repetitions, cliches, and…
When Flowers, Kindness, and Coupons Lead to Mischief
A wise coworker wondered if shopping at several different stores just to get bargains was a good idea. I compare prices before going market shopping, but she suggested that I…
Revisions and then More Revisions
Over the months, I've alluded to a sequel: Steel Rose. Steel Rose wound up with its own cast of characters, so I can't call it a sequel any more. Maybe…
Editing Software, Anyone?
I've read good and bad about writing software over the years, and once considered such gadgets a handy way to flush your money down the sewer pipe. About a year…