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Editor’s Corner Podcast: That’s My Tense, and I’m Sticking To It
When speaking to others, we often switch tenses, especially when we’re excited. In writing, however, readers don’t have the benefit of hearing us speak or seeing our gestures and expressions, which...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Is an Art; Publishing Is a Business, Part I
If writing is an art, then publishing is a business, and like any business, it takes careful planning to succeed. Today, Stephanie and Angela begin a series of discussions on what happens after a book...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Is an Art; Publishing Is a Business, Part II
This week, we continue our journey into your book as business, with a focus on how and why to research the publishers you’re considering and what is expected of you–especially what you’re going to...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: The Basics of Writing Romance Novels
Over the past decade, romance novels have been enjoying an enormous revival, and this time around, the heroines are fierce, the heroes are far more swoon-worthy, and the plots are—gasp!—intelligent....
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Showing Vs. Telling
“Show, don’t tell!” This writing advice is everywhere. But what does it mean, how is it done, and why should writers bother? Join Stephanie and Angela as they dive headfirst into one of the most...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Readability and Reading Level
If you’ve ever slogged through a complicated novel, reading and rereading sentences while trying to get a grip on the author’s message, then you already know how readability can affect your reading...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Children’s Books
Writing children’s books: How hard could it be? The truth is that because the typical children’s book ranges from thirty-two pages (picture books) to eighty pages (middle readers), it can actually be...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Tearing Down the Wall of Writer’s Block
Every author in the history of the written word has been there: Staring at a blank page, unable to break through the freezing fear of putting pen to paper. This writer’s block might go on for hours,...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast: Posthumous Publishing
In the past months at Dog Ear Publishing, we’ve been working on quite a few posthumous projects. When a loved one dies, so much is left behind, and sometimes, in the midst of mementos and other...
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Editor’s Corner Podcast – How Editors Can Help at Every Stage
What exactly do editors do, and more importantly, how can we help you work through the writing process? Stephanie and Angela discuss the numerous facets of editing, from mentorship and motivation to...
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