Classes and Blogs

Hello everyone!

This past week, I had the distinct pleasure of recording two interviews with fabulous author and teacher Kitty Bucholtz. Kitty is currently gearing up to teach a series of online classes about self-publishing, and she asked me if I’d lend a little insight into the editing portion of the process…which, of course, I was more than happy to do! The experience got me thinking two things: first, that I should let you all know about Kitty’s classes, which will be an excellent resource for any of you considering going the self-publication route, and second, that perhaps I should do a blog series answering some of those editing FAQs about which many of you may be wondering. So, with that in mind…

If you are looking to self-publish but aren’t quite sure where to begin, look no further! Kitty’s got a class for you starting as early as this June that will guide you through each and every step of the process and lead you to self-publication success (not to mention that you’ll get to see her interviews with me!). Visit her at http://writerentrepreneurguides.com/classes/ to read more about her classes and to sign up.

And…

Have you heard that you should hire an editor but aren’t quite sure how that will help you? Are you wondering what exactly an editor does or how the editing process works? Never fear! My next few blogs will answer those questions I’m most frequently asked by friends and clients alike, including:

  • How did you become an editor?
  • What exactly does an editor do, anyway?
  • How does the editing process work?
  • Where do your rates come from?
  • What types of materials do you edit?
  • Why do I need an editor?

If you have a question not on this list that you’d like answered, please don’t hesitate to let me know! My goal is to take some of the mystery out of the editing process so that you can reap all the benefits of having an editor and end up with a manuscript that’s the best it can possibly be. Watch for the answer to the first question in the next week. In the meantime, happy reading and writing!

Free Book Alert

Happy Tuesday, all!

For those of you not already aware of her and her work, Kitty Bucholtz (http://kittybucholtz.com/) is a fabulous chick lit writer, and I was delighted to discover that one of her books, Little Miss Lovesick, is free on Kindle today through Saturday! This sweet romance is set in Traverse City, Michigan, and features a heroine torn between Mr. Wrong and Mr. Right…with the very vocal voices in her head adding commentary every step of the way! This is a great read for a lazy day on the beach, and with summer right around the corner, what better time to grab a free copy? The e-book is available on Amazon’s website, at http://www.amazon.com/Little-Miss-Lovesick-Kitty-Bucholtz-ebook/dp/B005NVFJ70/. Enjoy!

GUMPTION Release!

Hello everyone!

I am delighted to announce the upcoming release of an outstanding new book that I think is best described as a “business thriller.” Written by restaurant company CEO and businessman extraordinaire Scott Barnett, GUMPTION: Taking Bubba Gump from Movie to Restaurant tells the story of the creation, development, and rise to success of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company restaurant chain from the unique, insightful, and wryly humorous perspective of its founding CEO. Much more than just a business or brand-building how-to book, GUMPTION is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at both restaurants and Hollywood, as well as just being a truly interesting story.

The book will be available in hardcover and e-book formats on May 15, 2015, with a national book signing tour to follow. San Diego’s stop will be on Thursday, May 21, at 7:30pm, at Warwick’s in La Jolla (http://www.warwicks.com/event/scott-barnett-gumption). For more information about the author or the book, please visit the official GUMPTION website at http://www.scottbarnettassociates.com/.

I’ll be at the book signing to get my copy, and I hope you’ll join me…this is one must-read you don’t want to miss!