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Neil Gaiman Is a Class Act and a Writer for the Ages
After receiving the Saint Louis Literary Award in April, NG gave a talk about writing and publishing. I was there.
May 9, 2023
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Shawna Hampton
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Neil Gaiman Is a Class Act and a Writer for the Ages
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April 2023
What It Means When You Find Editing Errors in a Self-Published Book
When writers complain they found errors in a supposedly edited book, here's more than likely what actually happened.
Apr 4, 2023
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Shawna Hampton
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What It Means When You Find Editing Errors in a Self-Published Book
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March 2023
What Your Editor Really Thinks As She Edits Your Book
Worried she's dissing your writing in her head? Well...worry no more.
Mar 8, 2023
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Shawna Hampton
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What Your Editor Really Thinks As She Edits Your Book
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February 2023
If an Editor Makes an Error, Does the Whole World Crumble?
What does it mean when you see mistakes in an editor's online posts?
Feb 7, 2023
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Shawna Hampton
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If an Editor Makes an Error, Does the Whole World Crumble?
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January 2023
5 Myths About Editing and Editors You Shouldn’t Believe
If you’re a newbie indie author ready to release your book baby into the world, you’re probably looking for all the advice you can get about what comes…
Jan 3, 2023
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Shawna Hampton
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5 Myths About Editing and Editors You Shouldn’t Believe
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December 2022
Coming soon
This is Magic Words Editing Journal, a newsletter about books, writing, and the editing and publishing journey.
Dec 6, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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October 2022
7 Tips for Winning NaNoWriMo (from a Veteran Winner)
It's here! The big day us magic writers wait for all year: NaNoWriMo 2022 has begun! So, are you ready? Did you get everything done you wanted to…
Oct 31, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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7 Tips for Winning NaNoWriMo (from a Veteran Winner)
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July 2022
How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Editing
You've found your editor—hooray! You've approved their sample edit, put down the deposit, and are furiously making the last adjustments to your…
Jul 27, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Editing
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June 2022
Budgeting for Editing: What Goes Into the Cost of Editing a Book
Magic writer, how much do you know about the factors that influence the cost of editing a book? A whole lot? Nothing at all? It's important that you…
Jun 29, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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Budgeting for Editing: What Goes Into the Cost of Editing a Book
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Where Can I Find an Editor? Three of the Best Ways to Find "The One"
By this point, you, magic writer, are probably feeling pretty confident about this whole editing thing. You know what an editor does, you have a pretty…
Jun 1, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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Where Can I Find an Editor? Three of the Best Ways to Find "The One"
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May 2022
How Can I Find the Right Editor for My Book? Four Criteria to Use
Now that you know what an editor does, why your book needs one, and (hopefully) the type of editing your manuscript is ready for, you're probably…
May 2, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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How Can I Find the Right Editor for My Book? Four Criteria to Use
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April 2022
The Different Levels of Editing and How to Decide What Your Book Needs
For the next chapter in this series offering education and tips for indie and self-publishing authors to find and hire an editor for their book, I'll…
Apr 6, 2022
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Shawna Hampton
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