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The Mindful Writer & the Desire To Publish (by Author Alisha Sevigny)
By author Alisha Sevigny, one of our in-house expertsOriginally published at open-book.ca Newer writers often think that getting published is the hardest part. But the truth is, that’s only half the battle. What you really want to be (or at least I do, anyway) is a published author who sells books. Which brings me to one quality you’ll need…
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5 Tips on the Editing Process (by Author Alisha Sevigny)
By author Alisha Sevigny, one of our in-house experts Originally published at open-book.ca The final edit of the interior pages of my new middle grade adventure, THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN, was due recently. As an author, freelance substantive editor, and former literary agent, I have experience in getting and giving edits. Substantive editing was my favourite part about being…
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5 Reasons You Need a Writing Buddy
By author Alisha Sevigny, one of our in-house expertsOriginally published at open-book.ca My writer friends have gotten me through some stuff, stuff that other people (partners included) might roll their eyes at. (Not that they don’t have a right to, us writers be crazy.) 1. Motivation Have no deadlines? Don’t feel like writing? Well, you don’t really have to do…