Writing

Some thoughts on editing (edited)

I know the cost of an editor seems expensive to many writers, but like any profession, quality work will require expertise and time. If you are on a tight budget, there are many suitable tools out there to proof read and even copy edit (Grammarly, ProWritingAid, etc). I would use one of those to clean a novel up initially.
After this, money could be focused on hiring an editor that can look for plot holes, pacing, and character development issues, and also provide suggestions on improving your work. If that's still not in the budget, I would suggest find some Beta readers with those skills.
Once you deal with their feedback, you could start sending to agents and/or publishers. Or self publish, if that's your route.

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Mapping

Fullsizerender-8We all use maps, paper, online, or mental. Even emotional I suppose. Writers use them for many reasons: to help outline a story, to add to the book as a cool feature, to deal with a bit of ATHD, or just as a way to procrastinate from actual writing.  

Barbara O'Neal has written an interesting article in Writer Unboxed that describes how our minds map to the world around us, using a specific neuron for each location. 

 


Welcome

My author page is for you, as a reader, and maybe a writer. I'll promote my own writing, and my podcasts, where I read from my stories as well as some classics. They are via my SubStack or sites like Spotify. I'll also pass on some background on the life of a writer, amd tips I've picked up.  

I've published two novels, and drafted several more that are in various stages of editing. I've also written almost 200 Flash Fiction short stories. Check out them via my Short Story List -comments are welcome. 

Below, as well as in the info bar on the right,  is information on my two novels, Kirk's Landing and Return to Kirk's Landing and where to buy them. 

And if you need coaching in writing or publishing, I'm available. Free or for a fee, depends on the scope. Email me.  

My Novels

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