Book Recs for Eager Editors
There are so many books on editing out there for editing at every stage of the book process. Hopefully this list can kickstart your journey and guide you to more resources as you read.
Inside Ooligan Press: What Does an Editor Do?
There are many levels of editing that help shape a manuscript into what readers ultimately pull off the shelves of their favorite bookstore or library, but how does each level of editing work to transform a manuscript from the first draft to the final, polished result?
Inside Ooligan Press: Your Manuscript is Accepted! Now What?
So, you wrote a killer query letter and submitted a proper proposal. You won over Acquisitions and we pitched your project to the press successfully, then we offered to publish your book: now what? For the sake of transparency and in an effort to demystify this crazy little thing called publishing, I humbly offer you an inside look at what you can expect when working with Ooligan Press.
Why You, a Writer, Should Join a Writing Group
These groups are great for motivation from like-minded people and getting to talk with fellow writers can help get your creative juices flowing.
The Dos and Don’ts of Proofreading
The book is nearly complete and just needs a final check to ensure that errors weren’t introduced during the design process and that there are no lingering grammatical errors.
Why Would You Want To Work For Someone Else’s Publishing Company?
With the added appeal of making your own schedule and essentially managing your own business, why wouldn’t you want to be your own boss?
How Point of View Can Help Your Story Shine
One of the most important elements to consider when beginning a new writing project is point of view (POV). Every story, article, research journal, play, etc. uses POV, and many people, whether they think about it or not, have a preference when it comes to what they like to read and/or write. Depending on the project you’re working on, there are many ways you can use POV to your advantage.
Being Vulnerable: Sharing Your Manuscript in a Writing Workshop
Giving up your writing to others—being vulnerable to their feedback—is the key to sparking the creativity that is essential to good writing.
Sanderson and His Three Editors
Rhythm of War is Brandon Sanderson’s fourth entry in a planned ten-book series called the Stormlight Archive. As part of the book’s campaign, Sanderson released a YouTube video that gives an inside look at how editors take on epic fantasy.