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Comment on A Look Inside Publishing with Publish America by Maura Szymecki

Maura Szymecki — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:24:26 +0000

Ditto!! The editing of my book was very unprofessional–errors I found and notified them about were not corrected and new errors were introduced–and it went to print. I also agree that PA is a pod. Avoid them!!!

Comment on An Interview with Cynthia Ward by Mitchell Jackson

Mitchell Jackson — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:47:35 +0000

Very good interview. Another author from Mississippi! The magnolia state keeps producing them. Good stuff.

Comment on A Look Inside Publishing with Publish America by Larry Cooperman

Larry Cooperman — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:26:32 +0000

Whoever the editor is this person is not a professional. The editing of my novel was abysmal and it seemed like it was done by a program. PublishAmerica is the most deceptive and fraudulent business I’ve ever encountered. They are ABSOLUTELY NOT A TRADITIONAL PUBLISHER AND MERELY A BACK-END VANITY PRESS. THE AUTHORS ARE THEIR MAIN CUSTOMERS. They have given me my first education into publishing and it was based on fraud. YOU MUST STAY AWAY FROM THEM.

Comment on Cover Letter Format by Jon

Jon — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:48:32 +0000

I found your information very helpful. I have just finished writing a light romance book called ‘The Hidden Flower’ and though I had found help on writing the synopsis was a little unsure of the format for the covering letter.

Thanks

Jon

Comment on PROOFREADING 101 by Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:51:32 +0000

I use something called the one pass revisons.
You can find the article on hollylisle.com if you search the site. There’s lots of other useful articles too. When I use this method revison is a lot of fun and quicker too. I don’t have to do a seccond revision or anything. I agree on taking time away from the final edit though when I finish the book I work on something else for a month or so before my edit. Great tips anyway i found them very valueble since i do the the oppiste of many of them at times!

Comment on In The Wind’s Eye by Charlotte Boyette-Compo by Mary Loftin

Mary Loftin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:56:22 +0000

I loved this book and wrote to the author complimenting her on the story. I was surprised to learn that the characters were based upon family members of hers from that era. I asked about the extravagant party and as it was explained to me, the wedding was paid for through the generosity of friends and family who needed a celebration to help rid them of all the unhappiness to date.

Being from Alabama, I can tell you southern men tend to be at the ‘whim’ of their womenfolk. My own brothers are such men. Perhaps it is the strength of the southern matriarch that lends itself to the situation. I think in Sinclair’s case he was simply too beaten down by war, personal loss, sorrow, and his overwhelming grandmother to put up much of a fight. The only men who were role models were not unlike himself.

I agree with you. This was a delightful novel with a good strong voice. I have since read many of Ms. Boyett-Campo’s novels and found them all to be just as well-written and enjoyable.

Comment on Formatting a Manuscript by Mike Fook Fiction

Mike Fook Fiction — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:34:37 +0000

Wow, nice post. I wonder - do most of these apply for email submissions as well? I’d never think to underline something instead of italicize it. Thanks for the article - good information for submitting manuscript. Mike