editing Archives - The Macabre Author

What is your writing process like? The Writer’s FAQ, Part 4 of 8

by Lucienne LeBeau | Sep 20, 2018 | editing, the writing habit, the writing process, writers, writing, writing suggestions | 0 |

If you have a good editor, they aren’t afraid to be brutally honest. When you’re a new writer, that can be intimidating. Well, tough shit. Rip that bandage off right now because if you really want to get published, and you really want your book to be good, then you need to build up some serious tough skin.

Editing Progress – Mercy Hospital

by Lucienne LeBeau | Aug 23, 2018 | books, coming soon, editing, excerpts, silver hollow, the editing process | 0 |

As brutal as the editing process can be, I have to say it’s fun for me, and therapeutic. I enjoy taking a raw story to the editor and having him tear it apart.

The Editor’s Corner – Storytelling Ideas

by Lucienne LeBeau | Oct 5, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

Since last week I wrote about my progress with Mercy Hospital, I thought this week I’d...

The Editor’s Corner – Polysyndeton

by Lucienne LeBeau | Sep 21, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

Last week I took a break to bring you some poetry, and I’m delighted it was well-received....

The Editor’s Corner – Adjective Abuse

by Lucienne LeBeau | Sep 7, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

Last week I threw you a red herring to pull you off track for copy editing. But now that’s...

The Editor’s Corner – Red Herrings

by Lucienne LeBeau | Aug 31, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

Welcome to another edition of The Editor’s Corner. Let’s fish around and see what kind...

The Editor’s Corner – Dialogue Attribution

by Lucienne LeBeau | Aug 24, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

Ever have trouble making your dialogue pop? The Editor’s Corner will help you write dialogue attribution that won’t make your reader hate you.

The Editor’s Corner – The “Deadly” Adverb

by Lucienne LeBeau | Aug 17, 2017 | editing, editing guide, the editing process | 0 |

When I was a professional editor, I got to review people’s writing before it was published, and I wound up seeing some common errors that beginners make.

These mistakes can make it more difficult to get published.