by Teresa Lynn
Kids these days have a lot of stress on them—much more than previous generations. And while technology has given them additional tools, it has also added to the load with new forms and much wider reaches of bullying, etc. Society has piled on expectations without including coping mechanisms, and much in our world detracts from Continue reading
Someone recently asked what it takes to become an editor. Here’s my response: The first rule of good editing is the same as the first rule for good writing: read. Read a lot. Read carefully. Then reread. What did you notice the second time that you didn’t the first? Train yourself to look for these Continue reading
My girl has started fostering kittens. This got me thinking about the cats in my life. For much of my childhood we had a fat orange cat reminiscent of Morris or Garfield. (How many of you remember Morris?) But the cat that stands out most in my mind is one we had for only a Continue reading
What publishing options are best for a first-time author? The best publishing option for a first-time—or any—author will depend on the individual’s goals and preferences. If an author wants to write the book and then turn it over to someone else to finish the process (layout, design, cover, etc.) then traditional publishing may be the Continue reading
My entry was a finalist in the O Henry limerick contest, which sought entries on the theme of Texas. Here’s my limerick: Cattle and oil beyond the gate,brisket, ball, n music all first-rate,pickups and Tesla cars,Cowboys and movie stars,We have em all in the Lone Star State.
Today I’m answering two questions for the price of one. 😊 #1: What is a vanity press? A vanity (also called subsidy or pay-to-publish ) press is a publisher that charges authors to publish their work. They may charge one big, all-inclusive price, or on a per-service basis (separate fees for editing, layout, copyright registration, etc.). Continue reading
This, from George Saunders. Nuff said.
The event (see last post) was a great success. We had such a great turnout and so many questions that we couldn’t get to them all. I’ll answer them here. First up: How do you know what type of editing you need? Where you are in the process will give you a hint. If you Continue reading
I ll be one of the panelists at this FREE special event hosted by San Gabriel Writers League of Georgetown TX. Hope to see you there! Write a Book: How To, A-Z 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 Friends Room, Georgetown Public Library Join San Gabriel Writers’ League panelists and ask all the writing- Continue reading
Every spring when the wildflowers bloom and families gather with their little ones for the ubiquitous children-in-bluebonnets photos, it is another reminder that I never did that with our girls. I always meant to, of course. Each year I scoped out the likeliest spots: the most profuse blossoms, the most vivid colors, the easiest and Continue reading