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Copyeditor Competence

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A colleague on the Copyediting-L list posted this link to an AbsoluteWrite forum entry about how to distinguish pros from amateurs and wannabes.Although written a bit tongue-in-cheek, it's a good…Continue

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E vs. P

(X-posted to other groups)The blog American Editor has an interesting posting about e-books vs. p-books in childhood development. Worth considering if you write for children, or have children and are cultivating their interest in reading.http://americaneditor.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/ebook-vs-pbook-imaginative-discovery/See More

Aug 10, 2012

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Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'

"(X-posted to other groups) The blog American Editor has an interesting posting about e-books vs. p-books in childhood development. Worth considering if you write for children, or have children and are cultivating their interest in…"

Aug 10, 2012

Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Inside Publishing'

"For a good overview on the Dept. of Justice case involving Amazon and the Big 6 publishers, visit American Editor's blog. The long and disturbing letter from the Authors Guild presents how Amazon is damaging the entire publishing…"

Jun 29, 2012

Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'

"Celene remarked: "it's hard to calibrate, isn't it? For fun I've tried to figure out if my sales or web visits have gone up after reviews or guest blog appearances or readings, but it's never so clear cut." It's…"

Mar 24, 2012

Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'

"Re Shawn's comment: "I can appreciate your stand, Carolyn, but I still don't believe Kirkus is worth $400 to $500. I'd have to sell a lot of books to make-up the cost." You don't need to convince me. : ) …"

Mar 23, 2012

Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'

"Celine asked: "I'm wondering, do the reviews differentiate between the paid and unpaid? In other words, to the industry would it be clear?" Yes, indie books are listed for browsing on a different part of the website but it's not…"

Mar 23, 2012

Carolyn Haley commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'

"I review for Kirkus Indie, and I can assure you that we are required to write balanced reviews. They probably aren't truly unbiased, because it's darn near impossible to be a human being and not have your own tastes and preferences; but as…"

Mar 23, 2012

Dianne Baines replied to the discussion 'What makes memorable characters' in the group CHARACTERS

"I really enjoy this blog and fully endorse it for captivating wit and a wealth of knowledge"

Jan 27, 2012

Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

"Doesn't work for me -- too long. The sentence up to the parentheses is gripping but then I had to put too much effort into following. Can you break it up? Or set it up in a more parallel construction, as my mind was instinctively seeking? For…"

Jan 27, 2012

Olga Godim replied to the discussion 'The difference bewteen printing and publishing (cross-posted on other lists)' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

"Well, he is right and he is wrong. Most of small publishers these days don't do promotoion, although they consider themselves 'publishers'. They edit the author's text (slightly), format it for Kindle and other e-readers, and set…"

Jan 21, 2012

Carolyn Haley added a discussion to the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

The difference bewteen printing and publishing (cross-posted on other lists)

A terse but thought-provoking article by modern-media guru Seth Godin about the difference between printing a book and publishing it, in response to Apple's entry into the publishing market. http://www.thedominoproject.com/See More

Jan 21, 2012

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Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

"Both lines, very intriguing! Seems a bit heavy on the death theme, though. Are these YA novels mysteries? "

Jan 1, 2012

Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

"Given all of the above, it seems like you have a great first line for your story."

Jan 1, 2012

Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

""Violet skies canopy over the ocean." Beautiful line, very poetic. Does not, however, compel me to read onward, because it does not carry a sense of story, something beginning for someone. "The tribal drum thumped in my head, animal…"

Jan 1, 2012

Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

"Great imagery -- but I question its appropriateness to the genre specified. Romantic anything implies light but your stage-setting is dark. Unless your story is going to be a battle between good and evil . . . ? (In which case, get your…"

Dec 21, 2011

Carolyn Haley replied to the discussion 'First lines.' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

"Thank you for this perspective. I hadn't looked at it that way. (obviously : ) So maybe, at last, I have a working opening!"

Dec 21, 2011

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Who I am:: Book website at http://carolynhaley.wordpress.com

Business website at www.documania.us

Blog at http://adventures-zone3.blogspot.com

Also on Facebook, LinkedIn, AuthorsDen

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Books:
The Mobius Striptease (e-novel)
Open Your Heart with Gardens (nonfiction, volume in a series)

Media outlets that I currently write for:: Northern Woodlands magazine
The Writer magazine
Vermont Country Store catalogue

My writing is:: Fiction, Nonfiction, Blog Posts, Lit Crit

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: I review for New York Journal of Books, plus have informal reviews at Goodreads

Services I offer to other writers:: Yes -- my business, DocuMania, provides several levels of editing, proofreading, and manuscript prep.

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: Yes

My professional associations:: Copyediting-L

I found out about She Writes from:: Kelly Smith

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At 8:11am on July 27, 2011, Jodi O'Donnell-Ames said…: Hi Carolyn,

Hope you are enjoying your summer. Was just rereading old posts and wanted to say hello and see how your are doing!

At 7:08am on April 28, 2011, Beth Kallman Werner said…: Hi Carolyn, Thanks so much for connecting, and for your good wishes. I have seen some of your activity on LinkedIn as well, and you always leave helpful, intelligent posts. I am starting to get really busy with various projects, so will definitely keep you in mind.

Cheers,

BKW

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At 9:00am on April 4, 2011, Sarah Pinneo said…: Welcome to Query Critique!

Best,

Sarah (moderator)

At 12:04pm on November 11, 2010, Jodi O'Donnell-Ames said…: You just call out my name.... and you know wherever I am... I'll come running... or something like that. Thanks for adding me as a friend.

Jodi O.Ames

At 10:01am on November 6, 2010, Zetta Brown said…: Hi Carolyn! Sure thing. I'll keep you posted on any editing gigs. :)

At 8:56am on January 31, 2010, Maggie Secara said…: Hi Carolyn! I don't do much more than lurk around here myself, but I think you'll enjoy the company!

At 3:41pm on January 18, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…: >May I join the party?

Please do, Carolyn!

At 5:30pm on January 16, 2010, Kelly Smith said…: Hi Carolyn,

Glad you could make it! Maggie Secara is on here too. Her page is at: http://www.shewrites.com/profile/MaggieSecara if you want to add her.

Not sure if anyone else that we mutually know is here or not. Have fun!

Kelly

At 5:29pm on January 16, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…: Welcome to She Writes, Carolyn. Love to have you join us in the fiction group.

Meg Waite Clayton