by Dara Rochlin | Mar 7, 2021 | From the Editor's Desk, Writing
Like most things in life, there’s no “one size fits all” solution here. Every writer works differently and has different strengths and weaknesses, as well as a different set of personal circumstances. Journal every day, first thing, (or block out a time that works...
by Dara Rochlin | Jan 12, 2021 | From the Editor's Desk
Make sure you know what kind of edit you are asking for. There are differences between a developmental edit (also known as substantive editing or structural editing): “the big picture” feedback on structure, style, pacing, and voice. “The strongest part/s of the book...
by Dara Rochlin | Jun 11, 2018 | From the Editor's Desk
Some books just stay with you. They haunt you. You dream of the characters, and of what would be if it just ended differently. Sometimes the closing lines just make sense, and sometimes they hint of a path not taken. Some give us closure, some are cliffhangers, yet...
by Dara Rochlin | Jun 11, 2018 | Research
Research, like writing, is never linear. I have a running chat conversation with Edward Branley that delves into many different directions. The beauty of it is, I can search on it and find the conversations that pop up as a “hey, what do you think of this” and use it...
by Dara Rochlin | May 7, 2018 | From the Editor's Desk, How To
I just finished editing the second novel in the Bayou Talents series for Edward Branley, Trusted Talents. As I am wont to do after finishing edits, I take stock on how I can help my clients streamline the process and make it smoother. Trusted Talents has so *many*...
