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Editor’s Corner: Publishing Posthumously The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade - November 28

Honoring an Author’s Work Through Posthumous Publishing When a loved one dies, so much is left behind, and sometimes, in the midst of mementos and other remembrances, there’s a manuscript tucked away. Maybe it’s complete, or maybe it’s only halfway there. … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: That’s My Tense, and I’m Sticking To It Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - November 23

When speaking to others, we often switch tenses, especially when we’re excited. In writing, however, readers don’t have the benefit of hearing us speak or seeing our gestures and expressions, which means that a mix of past, present, and future … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: The Importance of Defining Your Audience Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - November 7

Time and again from writers (both new and established), we hear, “My book is for everyone!” But nothing appeals to everyone. To effectively reach people, you need to know whom you’re writing for-your audience. Today, we discuss how authors can … Read More

Editor’s Corner: It’s NaNoWriMo Time! The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade - November 5

Write freely and as rapidly as possible and throw the whole thing on paper. Never correct or rewrite until the whole thing is down. —John Steinbeck, Steinbeck: A Life in Letters National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a worldwide challenge to … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Points of View: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Use Them Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - October 16

Point of view is the perspective from which a story (either fiction or nonfiction) is written. It affects the tone of the story, the connection readers develop with the characters, and the amount of information that can be shared. While … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: What Is an Author Style Guide and Which One Should You Choose? Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - September 30

Have you ever noticed that no matter what type of printed material you read—books, articles, papers, etc.—each industry-specific publication looks much the same as the next: one space after periods; a certain placement of commas; a particular format to block … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Everything You Need to Know about Dog Ear Publishing’s Literary Edit Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - September 21

Once you’ve chosen a literary edit or critique service from Dog Ear Publishing, you’re likely wondering what will happen next. Stephanie and Angela talk you through the process, including what your editor is hoping to see, common issues that can … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: How Does Dog Ear Compare to Traditional and Other Indie Publishers? Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - September 11

Thanks to both vague and hyped marketing language of editing services—and even NO description of those services—it can sometimes be difficult for authors to know just what treatment their text is going to get with a publisher. In this podcast, … Read More

Editor’s Corner Podcast: Most Common Mechanical Mistakes Editor's Corner Podcast, The Editor's Corner - by Stephanie Stringham and Angela Wade - September 5

The Most Common Mechanical Mistakes as Seen by Dog Ear Editors Some authors are surprised to learn that they can help editors be better at their job. Stephanie and Angela talk about how that happens—and why editors appreciate it so much. Transcription: Stephanie: … Read More

“Beginnings: Forewords, Prefaces, and Introductions” The Editor's Corner - by Angela Wade - August 29

“Beginnings: Forewords, Prefaces, and Introductions” After the cover art and cover copy, the most important impression of your book comes from its beginning pages. In a non-fiction book, that means the foreword, preface, and introduction, which not only explain where you’re … Read More

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