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The Civil War of Joseph Ledguber: A Diary
New as an Amazon Kindle original: The Civil War of Joseph Ledguber: A Diary, edited by Word Pill. This is the Civil War diary of my distant relative Joseph Ledguber. In this brief account, he writes about his journey on … Continue reading
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Indie/Major, The New Paradigm in Print Publishing
New Europe Books, which is publishing my first novel next year, has but one full time employee in their office, yet they have a sales force of hundreds. That’s what happens as a result of the increasing partnership of small, … Continue reading
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Adventures of a Manuscript Editor 2
As a manuscript editor, you need to be prepared for a few projects to come along that will challenge your abilities. Joe Drazsny’s manuscript for the The Image of the Cosmos in the I Ching was more than a little … Continue reading
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TYPES OF AUTHOR COACH
Because the term author coach means different things to different people, here are some of the types of author coaches I have found in my research on the topic. THE ALL IN ONE AUTHOR COACH This person functions as a … Continue reading
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Adventures of an Author Coach 2
The Author Coach In Ancient Rome One really gratifying thing about working as an author coach is the wide range of writers and writing I get to work with. I was absolutely thrilled when Shadows of Vesuvius, a historical mystery … Continue reading
Author Coach or Manuscript Editor?
When looking for a professional to help them move forward in their manuscript, many aspiring writers are unsure whether they would benefit more from an author coach or a manuscript editor. As an author coach and editor, I am privy … Continue reading
Adventures of an Author Coach
Author Coach to the Rescue As an author coach, I do get to work more closely with writers than most manuscript editors at major publishing companies. In fact, many New York editors I have known lament the lack of time … Continue reading
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The Value Of An Author Coach: A Primer
What Does an Author Coach Do? If there is one service that people don’t understand when seeking help with their manuscript it is the value of hiring an author coach. Because I get asked so frequently about author coaching, I … Continue reading
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Or, Irony, what irony? A short, sweet announcement: My novel LUMPEN, which I self-published for Kindle almost a year ago, was accepted for print publication by a small, ambitious publishing house in the States. Details to come. Print lives on, … Continue reading
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Petra K and the Blackhearts
Well, I couldn’t be happier to announce that my YA fantastical novel Petra K and the Blackhearts is available for purchase on Amazon, here. You will need a Kindle, or to install free kindle software for your PC here, and … Continue reading
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