They notice when you write with care.
Last week I really enjoyed editing one article … to the extent that afterward, I even thanked the writer.
What made it so special? While I still needed to make some editorial changes, those were only matters of fine tuning.
The writer had done his job. He’d put himself in place of readers — and provided … Continue reading
A first draft is never final.
Two videos this past week offered solid reminders about the writing process — and that a writer’s technology needs to serve the process.
The first video highlighted the approach taken by a multiple New York Times bestselling author who has always embraced the latest technology.
The second featured two veteran authors who always use a typewriter — one machine a … Continue reading
Will you settle for something better?
I was really proud of the plan I’d created for the next issue of the magazine. Just a few days after sending May/June to the printer, I’d decided on good mix of articles for July/August.
Then an amazing article—a must-run item—crossed my desk. No problem; I’d swap it for my plan’s lead article and leave everything else … Continue reading