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Overcoming Writer’s Block: Getting a First Draft

By Scott Fortmann

March 26, 2021 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Overcoming Writer’s Block: Getting a First Draft

We all experience writer’s block from time to time. It might be a novel. It might be a technical report. It might be a research paper. Maybe you are tired. Maybe you are uninspired. Maybe you are lacking confidence. Whatever the project and whatever the reason, you just can’t get the first few words down on paper.

Filed Under: Editing Tagged With: critique, Editing, first draft, research, thinking, worry, writer's block, writing

The Art of Compassionate Critique: Why Building a Strong Editor-Author Relationship is Vital to a Book’s Success

By Emma Wolf

February 8, 2021 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Art of Compassionate Critique: Why Building a Strong Editor-Author Relationship is Vital to a Book’s Success

Taking criticism is never easy, especially when it comes to a piece of creative work. Respectful and open communication between author and editor will lead to the most fruitful editorial process, which is why establishing solid author relations needs to be a high priority for a book editor.

Filed Under: Editing, Manager Monday Tagged With: Authors, books, communication, critique, develop, editorial process, Editors, feedback, Manager Monday, publishing, Relationship, tone

Editing and Authorial Voice

By Julianne Pearson

September 9, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Editing and Authorial Voice

Everyone has different ways of understanding the world around them, and in order to draw that out for a keen audience, it is necessary for an editor to make all those red lines and to work with the writer to help them dig out their own unique voice.

Filed Under: Editing Tagged With: audience, authorial voice, balance, critique, critiquing, Editing, editor, publishing, voice, writer, writing

If They’re Broke, Please Fix Them

By Camille Watts

November 26, 2013 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

If They’re Broke, Please Fix Them

Before you read any further, I have a confession to make: I’m not a very good feminist. I have been known to stay in the car until my boyfriend comes around and opens the door for me. The kitchen is my domain. Cleaning is a source of pleasure for me. You would think that would […]

Filed Under: Publishing Tagged With: critique, feminism, I Have A Wicked Stepmother, In Which a Girl Reads, Melissa Kantor, Relationships, Ruth Tenzer Feldman, Stephanie Meyer, Sweet Valley High, The Baby-sitters Club, The Ninth Day, Twilight, YA

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