by Jeri Walker | Jul 1, 2019 | Editing Tips
Writing critique groups truly can be wonderful, and yet workshop is a dreaded word by writers the world over. What could be more fun than participating in writing workshops? You slave away on a draft, endlessly tweaking it before submitting it to THE GROUP. Then you... 
by Jeri Walker | May 6, 2019 | Editing Tips
The use of a story bible or manuscript style sheet template can prove invaluable for keeping track of important details in a book, and even more so when it comes to an entire series. Such forms can range from formal to informal. The key is finding a system that works... 
by Jeri Walker | Feb 11, 2019 | Editing Tips
Over the years, I’ve consulted many a freelance editing contract template that the internet has to offer. I didn’t want to reinvent the wheel, and yet I also wanted a customized contract. Over the years, I’ve refined my contract less, and this... 
by Jeri Walker | Dec 3, 2018 | Editing Tips
Happy holidays! This post on how to self-edit a manuscript for language will be the last one of this year. The next Word Bank newsletter will go about on December 30, and the first post of 2019 will appear on January 14. I’d like to thank everyone for their... 
by Jeri Walker | Jul 30, 2018 | Editing Tips
At its core, revision is about re-seeing a manuscript and coming at it with fresh eyes. Yet, it’s incredibly difficult for most writers to gain the necessary distance and perspective on their manuscripts. As with any process, doing so gets easier with...
