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Decluttering Your Manuscript ~ a Blog Blip
I’m in the throes (or is that throws?) of decluttering my home. This blog blip grew out of that. All the tips in this blip are from my experience with my own revisions, particularly my latest revisions of my work-in-progress. There’s a PDF in case you want a copy of this to inspire you to…
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Read MoreJune 2024 Newsletter Teaser
Photo by Mathias Reding via Pexels.com My newsletter will be going out to subscribers on Thursday, June 27 (in the wee hours of the morning). This one will be short and (hopefully) sweet, as we get ready for summer vacation time! (I’ll be taking July and August off from sending out newsletters.) The June edition…
Read MoreMay 2024 Newsletter Teaser
Photo by Mathias Reding via Pexels.com My newsletter will be going out to subscribers on Thursday, May 30 (in the wee hours of the morning). It will include such things as Writing: What do I do with all my webinar notes? (and a request) NEW FEATURE ~ Editor’s Clinic (and a request!) No Flubs2Fixes Game…
Read MoreApril 2024 Newsletter Teaser
Photo by Mathias Reding via Pexels.com My newsletter will be going out to subscribers on Thursday, March 25 (in the wee hours of the morning). It will include such things as Writing: heading into character analysis/revision with virtual highlighters at the ready Editing: the value of critique partners Resources: how to find those critique partners…
Read MoreKathy Halsey: Friend, Accountability Buddy, Writerpreneur ~ Interview
I’m delighted today to be turning the spotlight on my good friend and accountability partner, Kathy Halsey. Kathy and I are both long-time participants in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers, which helps writers evaluate the year just past and prepare for the year to come. During a discussion about accountability in the…
Read MoreComing Soon, to an Inbox Near You ~~ Issue #1 of My Newsletter!
But it will land in your inbox only if you’re subscribed to my newsletter! I thought I’d give you a little enticement to fill out the subscription form below, by giving you a heads-up on the contents of the January 2024 issue of By Word of Beth. It will include Writing – None of us…
Read MoreNew and Improved Flubs2Fixes: Now with Developmental Editing!
After that title, I feel as though I should say 98% fewer cavities. When you think about it, in a way editing is like dealing with cavities – cavities in one’s manuscript. Do you have plot holes to fill? Weak characters? Try new, improved Flubs2Fixes: now with developmental editing! Weak analogy aside, I’m happy to…
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