Are You Murdering Your Manuscript?
By Andrea Merrell
I’ve heard this same plea—or
something very similar—many times over the years, and I can certainly relate. A
little over twenty years ago, I found myself in the same position. Moving
forward on my writing journey was like going to a foreign country and not
speaking the language or being familiar with the customs.
What’s a new writer to do?
Fortunately, the Lord gave
me a divine connection who said to me, “Find a good critique group. Go to
writers’ conferences. And network, network, network.” That has been some of the
best advice I’ve ever received and has served me well.
In this day and age,
technology has given us a plethora of resources to choose from. We can take
online courses, listen to podcasts, and participate in Zoom meetings. And let’s
not forget about books. There are many on the market that will help you in
every area of writing and publishing. In fact, you will find many listed on the
resource page of this website.
One of those resources is Murder of a Manuscript: Writing and Editing Tips to Keep Your Book Out of the Editorial Graveyard. The first edition was published in 2014. It was only
about 6,000 words and covered many of the basics. But much has changed over the
years, and the book needed to be revised. I’m excited to say that the second
edition is now available on Amazon for only $7.99. This expanded version is a little over 10,000 words and contains much new information along with
examples. It is still a short, easy-to-read reference.
Here are a few of the
great reviews:
- This small book packs a punch! This is now my trusted manual as I edit.
- I wish I had read this book before I started writing. It would have saved me a lot of time, money, and embarrassment.
- This book is a needed companion for every writer to use before submitting a manuscript . It's clear, concise, and user-friendly.
If you have the first
version, you might want to replace it with this updated version and add it to
your library. If you’re not familiar with the book, you can check it out at https://tinyurl.com/3upumk53.
And don't forget about reviews on Amazon. A review is the best gift you can give an author.
If you have books and other resources that have helped you along your writing journey, we would love to hear from you.
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