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Tips for Creating a Beneficial Author-Editor Relationship
By Julie Collins
Make the effort to form relationships with people you can trust who will challenge you. The gain is well worth the effort.
Breaking Common Bad Habits in Writing
By Tia Hilts
As I sat at my laptop describing the events my imagination had concocted, I noticed an unfortunate problem. I was a mediocre writer. My prose suffered from several bad writing habits. After climbing out of the pit of despair with a renewed sense of determination, I decided to break them.
Editing while Writing: Temptation, or Good Advice?
By Jennifer Guiher
Numerous instructors of writing share the same advice when it comes to editing: resist the urge to edit while you write! Just get your ideas out, flesh them out, and worry about the fine points of editing later. But despite the numerous voices in your head and from those around you pleading for you to resist the temptation, is this really the best advice in any and every situation?
Book Cover Design Tools for the Self-Published Author
By Meagan Nolan
As a self-published author, it may be intimidating to start with all of the online outlets claiming they can make your book the next bestseller. After all, you’re a writer, not a designer. To help make the process a little less intimidating, here is a brief list of options that can give your book the beautiful face it deserves.
Audiobook Production: An Interview with Ooligan Author Brian K. Friesen
By Liz Pilcher @pilcher_liz
Ooligan author Brian K. Friesen made an audiobook for At the Waterline, and we got the chance to hear about his process and the exciting results!