Editing/Revision
Discovering What’s Behind Door #3 with Diane Vallere
Today’s Visiting Professor, author Diane Vallere, takes the podium to talk about pounding through those tough scenes that bring you to a standstill. Welcome, Diane! You’re chugging along on your WIP. You’ve got main characters, secondary characters, [...]
Tips Before Hiring an Editor with Donnell Ann Bell
We love to welcome back Donnell Ann Bell to Romance University! Donnell gives us GREAT tips on hiring an editor – be ready, you’re going to want to print this one out! Hi, members and [...]
When is it Time to Hire an Editor? with RU Contributing Editor Heather Webb
Help me welcome RU’s newest contributor – freelance author and writer Heather Webb! When is it Time to Hire an Editor? Most writers wrestle with novel revisions and at some point find themselves asking—when is [...]
Why You Should Pull Out the Manuscript Under Your Bed by Kelsey Browning
Hey, y’all! I have a quick update to today’s post since I’ve received the go-ahead to spill the beans. I’ll have a four-book series published with Carina Press starting in 2013. The first, Personal Assets, is [...]
Connecting with the Right Editor – Leslie Berry
Finding an editor can be a frustrating and daunting process. Leslie Berry joins us today to talk about her search for an editor. So glad you’re here, Leslie! After a lengthy search for an editor, [...]
Five Things to Consider During Revisions with Loucinda McGary
Please welcome author Loucinda McGary back to the RU campus! Like it or not, revisions are a fact of life. Today, Loucinda gives us a few pointers to keep in mind during the revision process. And…as an added bonus, [...]
Weekly Lecture Schedule for September 3rd – September 7th
9/3 - Monday - RU Contributor Handsome Hansel presents: Can Men Be Accepted as Writers of Romance? 9/5 – Wednesday - Rivet Your Readers with Deep POV with Jill Elizabeth Nelson. 9/7 – Friday - Five Things to Consider During Revisions [...]
Conquering Your Fear of the Semi-Colon with Editor Theresa Stevens
Do you rewrite sentences just to avoid using a semi-colon? Editor Theresa Stevens explains the proper usage of the semi-colon, narrative compression (what’s that?), and the importance of creating a likeable character as she critiques another RU reader submission. Welcome, [...]
Engines and Cabooses with Mary Jo and Dave Thome
We’re new guys here at Romance University. We met met in journalism school and have been talking about writing ever since, so it’s possible we’ve had an actual conversation like this one: MJ: Remember when [...]
Ask an Editor with Theresa Stevens
Theresa Stevens joins RU once again (yay!) to lead us through editing the opening pages of a brave volunteer. This time we get excellent insight on story edits, formatting and so much more. CHAPTER 1 [...]
