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 | May 14, 2018 | Editing Tips
Good editing takes time and tends not to be cheap. Yet, understanding editing fees isn’t all that cut and dry considering all the factors that go into what can be considered good and reasonable. The choices we make are relative to our finances, publishing goals,... by Jeri Walker | May 2, 2016 | Editing Tips
Weak words to avoid in our writing abound, but a select few tend to rear their heads time and time again. Don’t sweat their occurrence in earlier drafts, but do make sure to go on a seek and destroy mission in later drafts. You might even go so far as using the...
