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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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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

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

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

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

Carolyn Haley added a discussion to the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors Jan 21

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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

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

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

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

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

Good, glad to hear this. I worry, though, that it sets the wrong tone for the book, which is a YA horsey romance. I guess that's where sentence #2, and continuing paragraphs have to do their job!

Dec 21, 2011

Katie Checkley replied to the discussion 'What makes memorable characters' in the group CHARACTERS

I've never connected to characters more than the ones in Wally Lamb's novels. At times I felt like I was reading about me, about my own life. I remember their names, their backgrounds, and even some of their lines. I've read his three…

Dec 17, 2011

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

My 327th attempt on the same WIP: Each day, Linny Eagle woke up with a silent scream: Get me out of here!

Dec 8, 2011

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

I like that one, too.

Dec 8, 2011

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

"She stands at the shore, holding her flashlight high, her heart on her sleeve, just as she promised she would until he came home." This one grabbed me.

Dec 8, 2011

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

Me too.

Dec 8, 2011

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

I really like the "Picking Daisy" opener.

Dec 8, 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

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