What Kind of Editing Do I Need?
“Can you edit this?” It’s arguably one of the vaguest requests heard in the world of editing and publishing. That’s because there are multiple types of editing, and they often mean something very different to each party in the editing relationship – the writer and the editor. A basic Internet search of “types of editing” can send you into a flurry of...
October 29, 2021 READ MORE
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Editing
So you’ve just written your first draft. Congratulations! Getting words onto the page can be one of the most painful parts of the writing process. Unfortunately, you’re not done yet. As every seasoned writer knows, your first draft is just the first step. Rarely (if ever) does a piece move from the writer’s brain to the page in a single flawless leap. So how...
October 26, 2021 READ MORE
7 Fun and Creative Things To Do With Your Family History Research
Maybe you’ve only just begun researching your family’s history. Maybe you’ve been on a deep dive into it for some time now and you’ve turned your dining room table into an absolute mess of documents, folders, photo albums, and post-it notes. Maybe you’ve uncovered a treasure trove of information worthy of the evening news, a book deal, an HBO documentary, a...
October 22, 2021 READ MORE
You glance at the cover of the memoir you are reading and realize that the author of the book is not exactly clear. There is a name on the bottom, but below that, there is yet another name. So, what does it all mean? In the process of creating content for a book, there is frequently more than one person who contributes to the writing. The way these people are credited o...
October 19, 2021 READ MORE
Thought Leadership: Creating Compelling Content to Position a Brand and Improve Visibility
Leadership is one of the most sought-after traits in the business world. After all, leadership is what makes the difference between a good organization and a great one. Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, described the ultimate "level 5 leader" as someone humble but willing to do anything in the company's best interest. However, the term "thought leadership" has n...
October 16, 2021 READ MORE