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How to write a synopsis – tricks and tips

www.editorial.ie Posted on February 21, 2018 by richard_adminFebruary 14, 2020

Synopses A common problem for authors who are ready to submit to agents/publishers is the necessity (usually) to supply a synopsis. They’ve done all the hard work, written the book, gone through repeated revisions and rewrites, given it to beta-readers, … Read More

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Hyphens, dashes – which do I use?

www.editorial.ie Posted on February 5, 2018 by richard_adminFebruary 5, 2018

Must dash! Before I became an editor, I had only vaguely noticed that some dashes were longer than others. I thought it was perhaps a particular type of font, or just that some publishers liked longer lines and some liked … Read More

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The Opening Lines

www.editorial.ie Posted on January 7, 2018 by richard_adminOctober 6, 2018

Are you ready to submit to agents? Or about to hit the self-publish button? I’ve been busy the last few months, getting a new website off the ground. Called TheOpeningLines.com, the site aims to give a quick professional editor’s critique … Read More

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What exactly is a beta reader?

www.editorial.ie Posted on July 20, 2017 by richard_adminFebruary 10, 2020

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

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Head-hopping

www.editorial.ie Posted on April 28, 2017 by richard_adminMarch 17, 2019
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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

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