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Long Sentence, II
August 5, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

Long Sentence, II

In tenth grade, my English teacher handed out a standardized test of punctuation that included an item I argued could […]

Long Sentences
August 3, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

Long Sentences

One of the best ways I’ve found to figure out where commas belong, don’t belong, or are optional is to […]

I want to be a writer. Where do I start? Redux
July 30, 2021 1 Comment by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

I want to be a writer. Where do I start? Redux

Here’s the post that started this series, with content for each question, a starting point to review all the content. […]

#16 Do others consider you an expert on the topic for your nonfiction book?
July 29, 2021 3 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#16 Do others consider you an expert on the topic for your nonfiction book?

Yes. Your recognition as an expert may make publishing through a traditional publisher possible. One disincentive for this route is […]

#15 Do you have a marketing plan for the continued promotion of the book?
July 27, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#15 Do you have a marketing plan for the continued promotion of the book?

Yes. Congratulations. Follow your plan. Adapt it where necessary. You might think you are done, but you should write another […]

#14 Has the book been published?
July 26, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#14 Has the book been published?

Yes. Continue to #15. No. Continue working with your agent, publisher, and publicist or do you own research, to learn […]

#13 Do you have a marketing plan for the lead up to the launch of your book?
July 23, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#13 Do you have a marketing plan for the lead up to the launch of your book?

Yes. Continue to #14. No. Consider hiring a publicist or learning more about what is required for a book launch […]

#12 Has your agent sold the publishing rights for your book?
July 22, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#12 Has your agent sold the publishing rights for your book?

Yes. Continue to #13. No. Depending on how much time your agent has had to sell the rights to your […]

#11 Do you have an agent?
July 20, 2021 4 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#11 Do you have an agent?

Yes. Continue with #12. No. You can reach out to publishers and editors without an agent, but you must do […]

#10 Do you know what indie authors must do for themselves?
July 19, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#10 Do you know what indie authors must do for themselves?

Yes. Continue with #11. No. An indie author must be prepared to handle the following or to hire someone to […]

#9 Do you want to publish your book through a traditional publisher?
July 16, 2021 3 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#9 Do you want to publish your book through a traditional publisher?

Yes. First, realize that you probably need an agent. Check out to #11. Then consider the length of time it […]

#8 Have you had your draft reviewed by beta readers or manuscript reviewers?
July 15, 2021 1 Comment by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#8 Have you had your draft reviewed by beta readers or manuscript reviewers?

Yes. Continue to #9. No. Check out Pre-Publication Reviewer Resources. Featured image credit: Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

#7 Have you had your draft edited by a developmental editor?
July 13, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#7 Have you had your draft edited by a developmental editor?

Yes. Continue to #8. No. A developmental editor doesn’t focus on spelling, punctuation, grammar, or style, but rather on consistency […]

#6 Have you written a first draft?
July 12, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#6 Have you written a first draft?

Yes. Continue to #7. No. Check out Writing Your First Draft Resources. Featured image credit: Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

#5 Do you have an outline, summary, or synopsis for your story?
July 9, 2021 2 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#5 Do you have an outline, summary, or synopsis for your story?

Yes. Continue to #6. No. Consider whether an outline will help you get started. If it won’t, skip this step […]

#4 Is your book idea fiction, memoir, or creative nonfiction based on history?
July 8, 2021 3 Comments by Sandra Yeaman Writing and Editing

#4 Is your book idea fiction, memoir, or creative nonfiction based on history?

Yes. Continue to #5. No. Explore requirements for writing nonfiction. *Tips from publisher and distributor IngramSpark may provide a starting […]

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