The Two Faces of Lynsey G
As you may know, I’m a pleasure-positive podcaster and the editor in chief at Oneshi Press. These two things go together in my head. I love to publish pleasure-positive work
Category: Editing Advice
So You #NaNoWriMo’d. Now What?
#NaNoWriMo is over! So, now what? Here are five tips on next steps that I can offer you as a published author, editor, publisher, and writing coach. … Continue readingSo You #NaNoWriMo’d. Now What?
Why You Should Write Your Flap Copy Before Your Book—And How to Do It
It may not seem intuitive, but your flap copy is indispensable from day one of book creation. Here are five reasons why, and three steps to help you get started. … Continue readingWhy You Should Write Your Flap Copy Before Your Book—And How to Do It
Last Call for Novel-Organization Workshop!
Last call! Sign up now so we can turn your inspiration into a book! Registration for my novel-organization workshop ends on May 31. … Continue readingLast Call for Novel-Organization Workshop!
Let’s Organize Your Novel—Together!
Let’s talk about starting your novel. Where to start? I’ve got years of experience as a writer, editor, and publisher backing me up when I say: I can help. I’m leading an organizational workshop just for folks like you! … Continue readingLet’s Organize Your Novel—Together!
Introducing Lynsey G: Writing Coach!
We’ll need your inspiration, unique insights, talents, and hard work. We’ll combine it with my experience, skills, and training. And we’ll make. Your. Book. Happen! … Continue readingIntroducing Lynsey G: Writing Coach!
Keep Calm and Set Goals: or, Writing with Spring Fever
While I may have been fully capable of crossing twenty things off my daily to-do list in late March, that kind of energy is just not sustainable. Use your spring fever energy to set realistic goals for yourself, and then enjoy meeting them for the rest of the spring! … Continue readingKeep Calm and Set Goals: or, Writing with Spring Fever
Copyediting vs Proofreading: Not the Same Thing
In school, chances are that you learned that an important part of the writing process is “proofreading.” Which meant checking over your final draft for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors before you turned it in. Now that we’re all grown up… What the heck is the deal with this “copyediting” step? And is it different from proofreading? … Continue readingCopyediting vs Proofreading: Not the Same Thing
An Outline About Outlining. Meta!
Outlines aren’t the rigid taskmasters they can sometimes feel like. In fact, the reason outlines are shaped the way they are is that they’re meant to be flexible. Here are some thoughts, tips, tricks, and resources to get you started! … Continue readingAn Outline About Outlining. Meta!
How many stages of editing does your book really need?
You’ve heard of about a zillion different types of editing, but you’ve got a limited budget, and you’re SO ready to get this book out into the world… How much editing do you really need to prepare your book for publication? … Continue readingHow many stages of editing does your book really need?