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Editors as Artists: Using the Red Pen to Create a Masterpiece

Oh, the many times we've heard writers worrying themselves over the editing process. They’re not sure if it’s good enough. They’re not sure if it’s grammatically accurate, even though a good friend, who is an English teacher, proofread it. They’re not sure everything coordinates. They’re protective of their work and don’t want to change its essence. Their friends read it and think it’s awesome. Do they really need a professional editor? And this is before they’ve even arrived at the editor’s...

July 11, 2023By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, book editors, books, creating your masterpiece, creative writing, editing, indie authors, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Summer Lovin’ on Books – Crazy Squirrels

Let's keep those kids reading this summer, shall we? Today's featured gem is The Crazy Squirrel Stories by Martha Ann Winterroth. For young readers who enjoy simple chapter books, this three-story package will ignite the imagination through our favorite nutty squirrel, Humphrey. Your child will love following that little rascal as he learns important life lessons throughout his journeys. PUBLISHER EXCLUSIVE: All formats are now available at a discounted price through August 2023. Purchase here: www.thewordverve.com/shop/the-crazy-squirrel-stories Hardback: reg. $16.99,...

June 28, 2023By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::books, Books about animals, chapter books, children's books, Crazy squirrels, funny stories for kids, young readers0 CommentsRead more...

Final Two Days :: Pulling Out the Big Wings Now

Pulling Out the Big Wings Now Update #7 to Kickstarter Campaign: Increasing Wingspan · Aug. 10, 2012 · (1) This project is probably the biggest thing I've worked on in the past two years. For everyone who has considered, tolerated my constant chatter about it, and have pledged already for it, I thank you so much. It's almost over. Two more days. (2) We still need $175 to make funding goal. (3) Referrals: For every referral you send our way, YOU get a $15 coffee card (coffee house of your choice)....

August 10, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::adventures, authors, boating, books, buzzards myth, Coastal NC, fishing, history, hunting, hyde county, Inner Banks, maritime, memoirs, Outer Banks0 CommentsRead more...

It’s a Book! My Adopted Baby

Musings from the Pipeline - wordshaper Jan Fix (and an offer . . . read on) Today, Mother's Day, I wish to officially announce a project for which I am deeply committed, as if it were a child of my own, in fact. I have adopted a book, with the author's blessing of course, and couldn't be more passionate about this "baby." I have chosen to represent this book alongside the author Alva Harris for a number of passionate reasons. Born...

May 13, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingadventure, adventures, authors, books, Content editing, creative writing, indie authors, legacy, memoir, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

The Legacy of a Spoon

Musings from the Pipeline, by Janet Fix I hold in my hand a spoon. It's 50 years old, this spoon, "older than you are," says my mom, as if that in itself is something to behold. But it is neat, this spoon. It's from a silver set she was given the December before I was born, during a "girls night out" event in honor of my mother and li'l ol' me-to-be. Mom has only two items left from the whole set:...

May 3, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, books, legacy, memoir, motivation, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Publishing So Fix

Well isn't this an interesting thought: Print on Demand is not only green, but good business. Amazon v. Publishers: The Book Battle Continues Many thanks to www.passivevoice.com, an inspiring and informative blog site for writers and other industry professionals. ~~ Jan Fix, Wordshaper

April 28, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, books, hybrid publishing, indie authors, print on demand, publishing, self-publishing, writers0 CommentsRead more...

For Every Season, Forgiveness

It's a book about forgiveness. And cowboys. And doing what's right. And a horse named Whisky!! Ken Capps' first book surely foreshadows more great stories to come. Just what the world needs now. For presale at www.forgivingwaters.com

April 18, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingauthors, books, compassion, creative writing, developmental editing, editing, indie authors, publishing, self-publishing, story development, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

The Relevance is in the Awakening

Musings From the Pipeline, by Janet Fix ~~ May 19 RELEASE :: Rude Awakenings by author Keith Donaldson On three novels now, I have I had the pleasure of working with Keith (thank you, Keith), an inventive writer whose mind tumbles so fast-forward at times that I feel I can see the future through his eyes. That case is none the more true than in this novel, his third, where we worked diligently through the editorial process to refine and capture the immensity...

March 27, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingauthors, books, developmental editing, hybrid publishing, indie authors, new novels, political thrillers, positive attitude, professional editing, publishing, story development, website, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Feline Pie and Snappy Turtles

BOOKS WITH VERVE ~~In the Pipeline with Editor Jan ~~ The adventures of Caterwaul the Cat: Feline Pie couldn’t be any sweeter and any more adventure-filled. Written by Damon Plumides and Art Boerke, this story could easily be a Disney creation, only better because it colors outside the lines a little . . . and the humor is out of this planet! Joffrey the Snapping Turtle is a riot. Recommending this one highly! Check out the website for starters! Official web site...

March 22, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::adventure, authors, books, creative writing, hybrid publishing, story development, storytelling, writers, writing, young adult0 CommentsRead more...

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