Recent Posts on A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
My primary blog is
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye. I maintain this blog primarily to be able to comment on Blogger blogs. Please visit my main blog—here are some recent posts:
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The Apprentice Who Will Not Be Fired
For some time, I have wanted to have someone to help me in very busy times and to fill in for me if I’m unable to work. Finding that person proved to be a challenge. There are many writers, editors, Web designers, book designers, and administrative workers who are much better than I am. However, there aren’t many with the combination of skills that my clients count on—or even the interest in developing those skills.
Then my friend
Linda Farley introduced me to Beverly Ellison. Beverly has more than 25 years of experience as an administrative, human resources, and corporate training professional. She owns
Administrative Support Services, providing virtual assistance, consulting, administrative, desktop publishing, and training services. She is an excellent writer and editor and eager to learn about publishing and Web design. In addition to being highly skilled and motivated, Beverly is a lovely lady who will be a delight to work with. She shares my Christian faith, and we believe God brought us together.
I am excited to announce that Beverly is now my apprentice while she continues to operate her own business. She will be working with me on specific projects that will benefit from her experience, as well as learning new skills so that she will eventually be able to handle any project for my clients.
Beverly is starting a blog on her Web site and will be writing guest posts here from time to time. Please welcome her and share our excitement.
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Endings and Begnnings
2009 has ended. 2010 has begun.
I took some time off during December to freshen and organize my office. The ceiling was painted, and the carpet cleaned. And tons of
stuff accumulated over the past fifteen years has been discarded or moved to storage.
Last year I worked with authors to edit and publish some great books. Whether you're a reader who loves good books or an author looking for an editor for your manuscript, you can see books I've edited at
Books from My Clients.
I've also reviewed some
excellent books and interviewed some interesting authors on my blog.
Currently, I'm working on an autobiography for a man who has traveled the world and helping a psychiatrist with a self-help book about a serious problem in society today.
Of course, I still edit business documents of all kinds and create Web sites for small businesses as well as authors.
I'm looking forward to another exciting year and hope you are as well.
Visit
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye for upcoming author interviews, reviews, and more writing, editing, and publishing news and advice.
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Dream or Destiny and Domestic Violence
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am donating $5 for every copy of
Dream or Destiny sold.
Although I had an argument with my hero over the story, he insisted that the abuse he and his sister suffered was essential to the story. He was right. You can read more about how he convinced me to include domestic violence in
Million Voices Campaign.
I'm donating $5 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for every copy of the book sold during October. I hope you'll learn more about domestic violence during this month of raising awareness.
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My Special Days Dream or Destiny Promotion Coming to an End
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What's New at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
My primary blog is
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye. Here are some recent posts:
The Taylors Coming to Visit – be sure to stop by on Friday, May 22nd for an interview with the Taylors
Writer’s Worth Day – why writers are worth fair compensation and links to resources to determine what fair is
Lessons from CommunityMaking a Way and Other Overused ExpressionsBloggers Unite for Hunger and Hope – this post was recognized as one of the top ten out of thousands of posts
Author Interview: Stacie Vander Pol – author of Top Self-Publishing Firms
Review: Top Self-Publishing FirmsMemoir and Family History – six-part series
I hope you'll visit, read my posts, and comments.
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Recent Posts at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
If you haven't visited my primary blog,
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, recently, you've missed, among other things, the following:
3-part series on Healing Miracles, beginning with
Why Am I Surprised?Adversity? What Adversity?Re-Deal: A Time-Travel Thriller,
A Visit with Miss Guided, and
Miss Guided and Richard TurnerWhat I Learned from LoveWords MatterLabels: A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, Lillie Ammann
What You've Missed at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
I blog at
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, but I keep this blog since most Blogger blogs require a Blogger ID to comment. Follow the links to read recent posts:
Free Stories and Articles - with downloads of short stories, articles, and an excerpt from my upcoming novel,
Dream or DestinyBuilding Long-Term Client Relationships - a 6-part series beginning with
Building Long-Term Client Relationships - Part 1: WhyWhat I Learned from Door-to-Door SalesUncle Big BudSome Monument to Last: Free E-book with Print Book Pre-OrderWhat I Learned from the LawMy Love Affair with WritingMagical Thinking - a 4-part series beginning with
What I Learned from People with Magical ThinkingWriting Better with Auto-CorrectAmazing GraceLabels: A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, Lillie Ammann
Some Recent Posts from A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
My primary blog is
A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye. Since some Blogger blogs allow posts only from other Bloggers, I maintain this site to direct people who follow links here.
Here are some of my recent posts:
Rejection: Your baby is ugly!
Writing versus Editing
The Recycling Meme: Ten Tips for Self-Editing
What I Learned from Working for the Government
Blogging Metaphor: Blogging Is a Large City with Hundreds of Small Neighborhoods
A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye is one year old today
Nothing Binding: Making a Connection between Readers and Writers
Lessons for Writers from the Spurs’ NBA Championship
Blogger Power: Safeguard the Web for Children
What’s Your Brand?
What are your prices for writing and editing services … and how much value do you give?
E-Books, Part 1: I read throughout a four-hour power outage
E-Books, Part 2: Short Nonfiction (How-To) E-BooksE-Books, Part 3: Books from Electronic or Traditional PublishersE-Books, Part 4: Electronic Reading DevicesAnswers to a Writer’s Questions, Part 1: Getting Feedback on Your WritingAnswers to a Writer’s Questions, Part 2: Children’s Book on CDAnswers to a Writer’s Questions, Part 3: Marketing a Children’s E-BookSupport P.A.P.A (Parents Against Predators Act)The Blog Fairy Says I’m a Blue Ribbon BloggerGack Ink … I took my own blog to the Bring Your Own Blog NetworkWriting Ethics 1: Fake TestimonialsWriting Ethics 2: Voting in Readers’ Choice ContestsWriting Ethics 3: ReviewsWriting Ethics 4: Amazon Ranking and Best Seller StatusBlogging EthicsRockin’ Girl BloggerLabels: A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye, Lillie Ammann
