The Editor's Corner Archives - Dog Ear Publishing

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Readability and Reading Level Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - December 29, 2017

If you’ve ever slogged through a complicated novel, reading and rereading sentences while trying to get a grip on the author’s message, then you already know how readability can affect your reading experience. For an author, finding the balance between … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Showing Vs. Telling Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - December 28, 2017

“Show, don’t tell!” This writing advice is everywhere. But what does it mean, how is it done, and why should writers bother? Join Stephanie and Angela as they dive headfirst into one of the most difficult topics in writing, because a … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: The Basics of Writing Romance Novels Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - December 21, 2017

Over the past decade, romance novels have been enjoying an enormous revival, and this time around, the heroines are fierce, the heroes are far more swoon-worthy, and the plots are—gasp!—intelligent. Today, Stephanie and Angela discuss the fundamentals of writing romance … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Is an Art; Publishing Is a Business, Part II Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner, Uncategorized - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - December 20, 2017

This week, we continue our journey into your book as business, with a focus on how and why to research the publishers you’re considering and what is expected of you–especially what you’re going to have to write AFTER you’ve already … Read More

Editor’s Corner Grammar Quiz 3: Titles The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - December 12, 2017

Capitalization of Titles The proper capitalization of titles can prove quite tricky for some writers. Test your skill with the quiz below. Quiz: 1. The Judge handed down a sentence of guilty, which state’s attorney Smith quickly appealed. 2. On TV’s The X-Files, doctor … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Is an Art; Publishing Is a Business, Part I Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - December 5, 2017

If writing is an art, then publishing is a business, and like any business, it takes careful planning to succeed. Today, Stephanie and Angela begin a series of discussions on what happens after a book has been written, including dressing your book … Read More

Editor’s Corner: Publishing Posthumously The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade - November 28, 2017

Honoring an Author’s Work Through Posthumous Publishing When a loved one dies, so much is left behind, and sometimes, in the midst of mementos and other remembrances, there’s a manuscript tucked away. Maybe it’s complete, or maybe it’s only halfway there. … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: That’s My Tense, and I’m Sticking To It Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - November 23, 2017

When speaking to others, we often switch tenses, especially when we’re excited. In writing, however, readers don’t have the benefit of hearing us speak or seeing our gestures and expressions, which means that a mix of past, present, and future … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: The Importance of Defining Your Audience Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - November 7, 2017

Time and again from writers (both new and established), we hear, “My book is for everyone!” But nothing appeals to everyone. To effectively reach people, you need to know whom you’re writing for–your audience. Today, we discuss how authors can … Read More

Editor’s Corner: It’s NaNoWriMo Time! The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade - November 5, 2017

Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. Never correct or rewrite until the whole thing is down. —John Steinbeck, Steinbeck: A Life in Letters National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a worldwide challenge to … Read More

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