Do book editors have to be authors themselves to successfully edit? It depends upon what sort of editing we’re talking about. For copyeditors and proofers, no.
I’m not a big proponent of books on writing. I know, I know, lots of folks swear by them. From the old Strunk & White to Julie Cameron’s inspirational works and everything in between.
Traditional publishing is rigidly structured. No news flash there! But the stratification and specs of categories often bumfuzzle writers.
Okay, so you’ve effectively set the scene, and are ready to really dive into the conflict. But what actually is conflict in a scene? And how do you write it effectively?
Publishing’s brave new world has dawned. Once upon a time, in the ancient days of yore, getting a book published was what amounted to a lifetime undertaking. Those days of course are over.
It’s funny what draws us to a book. What causes one to take hold of us, to think about long after turning the final page. The characters, the story, the voice; that unique something.