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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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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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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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Filter words

www.editorial.ie Posted on February 12, 2017 by richard_adminFebruary 12, 2017

The topic of filter words came up in conversation with an author recently. What are filter words? Are they a bad thing? Point of View It’s a question of Point of View (PoV). Modern writers are generally encouraged to write … Read More

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Self-publishing – do I need an editor?

www.editorial.ie Posted on November 24, 2016 by richard_adminNovember 24, 2016

If I’m self-publishing, should I hire a professional editor to look at my book? Or can I rely on a well-read relative or friend to do the job for nothing? For authors who are self-publishing, this question is as perennial … Read More

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