Ontest Grammar Police say: Adjective comparative forms liken two or more things (nouns). There is a right way and there are many wrong ways to form these comparatives. They aren’t up for grabs; the rules are standard.
When writers, reporters, and editors in the media describe a political pundit as as more tall, more friendly, or [...]

a guest post by Marcela Landres
Before I became an Editorial Consultant, I worked at Simon & Schuster where I saw firsthand most writers haven’t a clue what editors want. You
only get one chance to make a good first impression–here are three ways to ensure yours is outstanding.
1. Go Back to School
Which of the following [...]

In a recent LinkedIn discussion a couple people flamed over a comment I made. I advised doing thorough homework before paying a publishing company to handle your book and reading contracts carefully before signing anything. It’s good advice whether you self-publish, work with Simon and Shuster, use  POD, or crank the stuff out on your [...]

Established author/editor Cynthia Reeser is celebrating the success of her latest – How to Write and Publish a Successful Children’s Book. She offers her take and advice on unglamorous details of publishing. Save them and use as you work through the confusing details of contracts, agent deals, intellectual property rights, and other mechanics of running [...]

Here’s what appears to be an interesting opportunity for writers trying to connect with literary agents. PagetoFame is a new competition inviting writers to submit opening pages of a book idea. If the idea has merit, it should progress through a series of evaluation rounds and ultimately connect with a professional agent.
I have no first-hand [...]