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 | Jan 8, 2018 | Writing Tips
Combining photography and writing can be a great way to shake up your writing process, so I am reposting this writing exercise from five years ago. One of my favorite exercises in terms of driving home the power of revision comes from Discovering the Writer Within by...
by Jeri Walker | Jun 12, 2017 | Book Reviews
The first half of 2017 hasn’t turned up any literary gems I’ve fallen in love with, but nonetheless I managed to read a few books I’ve enjoyed. As for the titles like Hillbilly Elegy, it’s still possible to take away important points even...
by Jeri Walker | May 15, 2017 | Marketing & Media
Nearly two years after making the move to full-time self-employment, I have received a breast cancer diagnosis at age forty. I previously shared this information in April’s quarterly newsletter. Since making the decision to be public about this experience, I am...