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Amazing Opportunity…

Masterclass Edit with New York Times Bestselling Author Maggie Shayne New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne (who just happens to be my mother) has recently agreed to partner with me to offer clients a unique and valuable opportunity. You … Continue reading

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Meet Maggie Shayne!

Hi! I’m Maggie Shayne, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than seventy novels. I’ve worked with some of the top editors in the business at major New York publishers Harlequin, Harper Collins, Penguin Putnam, St. Martin’s … Continue reading

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Vanity Editor? Not me.

Out there in the vast universe of online publishing, there exists a number of companies looking to capitalize on inexperienced writers. We might call such a company a VANITY PRESS, a company that charges authors a large fee to print … Continue reading

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How much time do I need to get my story ready for publishing?

This is a question that comes up often, especially during the holiday season.  Many authors seek to publish novels with a Christmas theme, but unfortunately, the time to jump into a holiday novel is not the same time we begin … Continue reading

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“Can you guarantee an error-free manuscript?”

“Can you guarantee an error-free manuscript?” This is a question that seems to come up in almost every conversation I have lately.  And the answer is a truthful NO.  Books published and printed by the major publishing houses often have … Continue reading

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New Service!

I’ve recently added a new service, especially for my incredibly prolific clients!  Those of you who are mid-way through a multiple book series  may find yourselves in need of a sensible way to keep track of characters, places and events.  … Continue reading

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What is the difference between a copy edit and a proofread?

What is the difference between a copy edit and a proofread? Copy editing and proofreading are two sides of the same coin, both important parts of the editing process that are essential to producing a polished manuscript. Copy editing is … Continue reading

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New Service!

I’ve just added a new service, especially for all of my authors who are already knee-deep in the process of publishing a manuscript!  For those of you who need nothing more than a quick read-through of a recently scanned manuscript … Continue reading

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Why You Need A Proofreader

As any good writer knows, even the most powerful story gets better when it is properly and professionally edited. And more importantly, a polished manuscript garners more attention both from mainstream publishing companies and from potential readers of e-published books. … Continue reading

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