The Editor’s Blog—Purpose

Though I love talking about writing, I never imagined I’d begin a blog about writing and editing. Yet, what better way to get information into writers’ hands? Provide a forum and encourage questions and the exchange of ideas.

My plan is to post weekly, more often if the mood strikes or I come across a topic that encourages exploration. I’m guessing you’ll find a lot of writing tips here. Maybe examples of what to do and what not to do. Probably lots of suggestions for writing better, for creating emotions in the reader, for keeping writers encouraged.

If you’re a writer, don’t let anything keep you from getting the words down. But don’t be discouraged if life keeps you from your keyboard. Just fight to get back to it when you can. If writing satisfies you, make time for it. If you intend to make money from it, give the craft your attention. If writing is what gets your soul moving, go after that passion with every part of you—bring all your strengths and skills to every project.

Learn to write better.

Want to write better.

If you’re an editor, keep in mind that you might be working on someone’s dream. Stay up on changes in word usage and audience expectation, and don’t forget to point out what works in a manuscript. Read for fun as well as for your job.

Give each edit the best of your skills and effort.

Remember that writing can be both art and business, both fun and work. Approach your writing with that knowledge. So that when the writing soars—and it will—you’ll recognize the beauty and the artistry. And when it’s time to work through the problem areas, you’ll know there are practical answers other writers and editors have used to overcome those problems.

Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.

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