Beta readers A discussion about beta readers came up the other day in an editors’/writers’ group I’m a moderator of. There seemed to be considerable confusion about what the role of a beta reader is, what to look for in … Read More
Head-hopping What is head-hopping, and why is it such a no-no? Head-hopping is the practice of jumping, in close PoV, from one person’s point of view to another. It differs from an omniscient point of view by means of narrative … Read More
Tips on using Track Changes for Writing and Editing Books “Help! I sent my book off to be edited, and it’s come back covered with red ink! The editor said he used tracked changes. What does that mean, and how … Read More
London Book Fair 2017 At the London Book Fair in Olympia this week. I think attendance for would-be traditionally published authors should be compulsory. If there’s nothing else that opens your eyes to the sheer scale, size and economic weight … Read More
Dysphemism – euphemism’s impolite older brother Euphemism Euphemism is one of those rhetorical terms that most people would be able to define. We all use euphemisms in polite conversation, frequently relating to our bodily functions. Telling our colleagues that “I … Read More
