The Editor’s Joy: Caring for Writers and Their Words

The Editor’s Joy: Caring for Writers and Their Words

I spent three days in May attending an online Editors Conference. Workshops and keynote speakers fascinated and educated freelance editors. I pondered editorial possibilities for the writers I serve. As an editor, I care about words and the writers who write them. I...
Entry Ways into the Writing World

Entry Ways into the Writing World

Front doors exist as logical ways to enter a space. Yet, quite often, there’s more than one way to achieve entry: Side doors. Back doors. Through the porch. Through the garage. Through the fence to the little entryway most easily accessible.   The majority of my...
Edit Two

Edit Two

The final round Of editing Feels like That sprint When your lungs burn And your legs wobble And you can see the finish line, But are gasping for hope and energy.   To undo What took so long to do Seems counterproductive.   In fact, Such editing Adds a patina...

Join My Mailing List

Encouragement delivered to your inbox

You have Successfully Subscribed!