Debbie Mumford | January 1, 2007
After taking a couple of weeks away from my manuscript, I’m ready to move into the ‘polishing’ phase. Taking that rough nugget I created in a flurry of typing and turning it into something sparkly enough to attract an agent or editor’s attention.
The main difference between this and revision for publication (in my humble opinion) [...]
Debbie Mumford | January 1, 2007
A recent newsletter from Jessica Page Morrell included her musings on the subject of emotional intelligence. I began reading expecting it to be about the logic of my character arc. It wasn’t. It was about me–and every other writer out there. Jessica was discussing the ability to do what needs to be done despite how [...]
Debbie Mumford | January 1, 2007
The Editor’s Creed
Copyright K.M. Frontain, 28 August 2007
Permission to reprint granted to all
I’m not here to be your fan, but I will be your first fan the day your story is published. I am here to see the flaws in your submitted work. It’s my job. Author, try to understand this when you get [...]
Debbie Mumford | January 1, 2007
I recently received a newsletter from Kay Kenyon with an article about conflict and it reminded me of one of my toughest stumbling blocks when I first began to write.
I wanted to imagine my own worlds, and I wanted them to be perfect. Consequently, I avoided conflict. As one critique partner put it, I wrote [...]
Debbie Mumford | January 1, 2007
Today I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve learned about web site design. Specifically, web design for the NON-DESIGNER!
Check out this article: http://dulemba.com/index_easywebsite.html
Elizabeth Dulemba explains how to create an easy web site using your blog and purchasing the domain name of your choice. Quick, simple, and very affordable. Maybe not what you’ll [...]