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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...

That One Motivating Writing Tip

Musings from the Pipeline with Jan Fix ~~I'm always looking for it. That one writing tip that will stick with me like glue, send me over the top to the finish line. My least favorite tips but most often heard: Write for 20 minutes every morning. Commit to 500 words a day. Cut something out of your life to make time to write. I don't know about you, but the regimens don't work for me. I must be inspired, moved, and...

July 8, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, Content editing, creative writing, developmental editing, indie authors, Janet Green, motivation, NaNoWriMo, story development, storytelling, verve, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

“Writer’s Block” Doesn’t Even Come Close to This One!

Morning Musings from the Pipeline with Jan Fix. This quickie blog is not so much informative as it is hopefully relatable. For some reason, I feared writing this morning. Like I was scared to put my thoughts on paper. And so there I was on the back porch getting ready for some serious prose that I could just feel boiling within me, and pop. I put the pen and notebook away. I think I have a condition. Anyone else have...

June 21, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, creative writing, indie authors, Jan Green, Janet Green, motivation, story development, storytelling, thewordverve, verve, writers block0 CommentsRead more...

Buzzard’s Stump Still Available at $12

After Father's Day, you can still find Born on a Buzzard's Stump by Alva Harris available at the bookswithverve store on Amazon. It's still $12. You just can't get the free giftwrap offer. Well, maybe you can, but maybe not Father's Day wrap. All you have to do is ask and specify!

June 16, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::adventure, authors, Coast Guard, creative writing, indie authors, legacy, memoir, Military, new novels, storytellingComments OffRead more...

Dithering Disguised as Writing

Order Sharon's roaring book via her website or Contact Us on the form at the right. New Bern, NC, author Sharon Phennah is just a charmer. She's nutty and

June 15, 2012By Janet Fix'Tude with Verve ::, Editing and Writingadventure, authors, books about senior years, creative writing, dog lovers, humorous prose, indie authors, motivation, New Bern, North Carolina, positive attitude, Sharon Phennah, storytelling, writers, writingComments OffRead more...

Pop’s Day Starts Here … on a Buzzard’s Stump!

POP'S DAY BONANZA!! FREE GIFT-WRAP AND HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE PLUS BUZZARD BOOK FOR $12. (Purchase here onAmazon under new/used sellers "bookswithverve") I promote this book alongside author Alva Harris for a number of passionate reasons. Born on a Buzzard's Stump is a rare type of memoir; in fact, it's more like a fun bunch of stories that would be told around a campfire or after dinner on the back porch. It is both comedic and poignant. At any given point in his eight decades of life, Alva has a...

June 6, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingadventure, authors, books about fishing, books about nature, Coast Guard, creative writing, Fathers Day, legacy, memoir, Military, publishing, storytellingComments OffRead 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...

A Mother’s Every Day

Musings from the Pipeline -- by Janet Fix Mother Mom Ma Momma Mums. Tough job, lots of burdens and stressors We worry about things that no one else does No one else sees or feels because no one else can Rewards are great, yes, but not every day We get tired like everyone else Our shoulders will gladly carry all the weight But sometimes we just can’t Did you know we hurt sometimes and feel alone Watching you come home, all...

May 12, 2012By Janet Fix'Tude with Verve ::, Editing and Writingcompassion, creative writing, mothers day, poetry, writers, writing0 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...

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