How to Write an Excellent First Draft
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips draftseditorsfreelancingWriting an excellent first draft makes your revisions, editing, and rewriting much easier. This advice from published authors, full-time copywriters, and freelance writers will pave the way to an excellent first draft – even if you’re a professional published writer.
5 Characteristics of Great Editors
by Susan Johnston @ Urban Muse Writer editorsHere are some of the traits that I appreciate in my favorite editors.
5 Tell Tale Signs of a Bad Editor
by Susan Johnston @ Urban Muse Writer editorswarningsWe’ve all suffered through nightmare editors: the kind who make outrageous demands, sit on your article for months before requesting a million rewrites, and never seem to know the ETA on your paycheck. I tried to compile a list of warning signs to avoid this type of shady character altogether, but instead I came up with some signs that you may encounter as you get further into the editing process.
5 Writing Tips From the Editor-in-Chief of Alive Magazine
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienen @ Urban Muse Writer adviceeditorstipsIt’s rare for writers to get an inside peek into the editor-in-chief’s job, so when I received this email from Terry-Lynn Stone, the big kahuna at British Columbia-based alive magazine, I jumped on the chance to share her tips!