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What exactly do editors do, and more importantly, how can we help you work through the writing process? Stephanie and Angela discuss the numerous facets of editing, from mentorship and motivation to story arc and character development to revisions and citations. No … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Posthumous Publishing Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - May 16, 2018

In the past months at Dog Ear Publishing, we’ve been working on quite a few posthumous projects. When a loved one dies, so much is left behind, and sometimes, in the midst of mementos and other remembrances, there’s a manuscript … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Tearing Down the Wall of Writer’s Block Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - May 9, 2018

Every author in the history of the written word has been there: Staring at a blank page, unable to break through the freezing fear of putting pen to paper. This writer’s block might go on for hours, days, or years, … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Writing Children’s Books Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade and Stephanie Stringham - May 2, 2018

Writing children’s books: How hard could it be? The truth is that because the typical children’s book ranges from thirty-two pages (picture books) to eighty pages (middle readers), it can actually be more challenging to write. Why? Because there is less content … Read More

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

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