by Karen Smith | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog
The week beginning Monday, June 17, was hot and humid. Temperatures cracked 90 degrees Fahrenheit; humidity exceeded 70 percent every single day. Although I realize correlation is not causation, I do believe the sweltering weather had something to do with the short...
by Karen Smith | May 22, 2024 | Blog
First, let’s settle one question: If you self-publish, then yes, you are published. There’s a lot of confusion with regard to publishing. The information to clear that confusion is readily available, but for whatever reason, a lot of people don’t...
by Karen Smith | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog
Last year, my calendar was jam-packed with events. I hardly had a weekend free from May through November. It was a lot of fun and a lot of work, but exhausting. Each year imparts lessons learned. As I get older, I realize I can’t do or endure what I did even...
by Karen Smith | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog
The challenge of finding an editor for your manuscript comes up in every writing and authors group I have ever seen. In reality, it’s both simple and difficult. First, the author has to find editors. They may be suprised to discover that we’re lurking...
by Karen Smith | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog
I come across a lot of “I need a proofreader/editor/ghostwriter” type of posts that leave me cold. Many are so vague I automatically dismiss them as scams. However, if you have a manuscript you want written or a manuscript you want edited, then...
