Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Photo by Pixabay Today’s post is excerpted from How to Enjoy Being Edited: A Practical Guide for Nonfiction Authors by nonfiction writing coach and editor Hannah de Keijzer. I hear some version of this question often—most editors do—and I understand it completely. It’s also not what’s happening in the author-editor relationship.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As a historical fiction book editor, I was honored to work on Book Two of The Last Caddy Series. As a historical fiction golf editor, I enjoy collaborating with authors on novels in country club settings or golf tours. ” Adventures of a Historical Fiction Golf Editor I live, eat, and breathe these poignant tales of bygone eras!

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a historical fiction book editor, I was honored to work on Book Two of The Last Caddy Series. As a historical fiction golf editor, I enjoy collaborating with authors on novels in country club settings or golf tours. ” Adventures of a Historical Fiction Golf Editor I live, eat, and breathe these poignant tales of bygone eras!

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 14, 2023

Padriñán Ask the Editor is a column for your questions about the editing process and editors themselves. This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The Writing Consultancy. Work with an expert editor to revise and submit your fiction or memoir. Work with an expert editor to revise and submit your fiction or memoir.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

What an honor to serve as the Christian fiction editor for More Than Sparrows, a novel by the talented D. After drafting my Christian fiction manuscript, I thought, Now what? Touching Hearts and Exploring Faith as a Christian Fiction Editor I love the book editing process and collaborating with talented authors like D.A.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From ancestry.com information and details from other genealogy sites to publicly accessible records, your manuscript can encompass the richness of the past and bless future generations. You might have word-of-mouth stories that can be transcribed into a manuscript. How do you write your family book? You’ve come to the right place!

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Many authors, especially first-time authors, feel a bit lost as they search for experienced book editors. The question is how best to wade through a sea of editors and find the right match. Qualities of Experienced Book Editors You want an experienced editor who has worked in your genre.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Be inspired by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and seek a professional art book editor to assist with your book-writing project! Are You in Need of a Professional Art Book Editor? The post Art Book Editor appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media. Let’s connect! I’m excited to hear from you!

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Writer Melanie Saxton — author, book editor , ghostwriter , journalist , and web copy/SEO strategist. Not only is she one of my very best friends, but is also the person I recommend to self-publishing author clients for manuscript formatting, book cover design, and uploading books to Amazon through SuburbanBuzzPublishing.com.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 24, 2023

Padriñán Ask the Editor is a column for your questions about the editing process and editors themselves. This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Book Pipeline. The 2023 Book Pipeline Unpublished contest awards $20,000 for unpublished manuscripts across 8 categories of fiction and nonfiction. Want to be considered?

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

It never crossed my mind that I’d be a Switzerland book editor, but I’m happy to say that several Swiss author clients reached across the pond to hire me for their projects. A Switzerland book editing project When a Switzerland Book Editor Comes in Handy International projects are always a thrill and sometimes a bit challenging.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today’s guest post is a Q&A by Sangeeta Mehta ( @sangeeta_editor ), a former acquiring editor of children’s books at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, who runs her own editorial services company. Julie Scheina: Funnily enough, it was only when I became a freelance editor that I heard the term “developmental editing.”

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 14, 2023

When I opened the just-edited manuscript of my first book, some 12 years ago, I gasped. My editor had covered it in so many red marks, it looked as though she might have accidentally stabbed herself with an X-Acto knife. My manuscript was definitely in the best possible shape it could have been. Worse, I was totally unprepared.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Because ghostwriting is an anonymous service bound by confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, I do not mention the manuscripts I’m privileged to write on behalf of authors (although some do give me an editor’s credit).

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

National Friends of Libraries Week reminds emerging authors to finish their manuscripts. I can step in as your editor or ghostwriter , and consult with you about your premise, direction, and goals for the book. If you need help with your manuscript, look no further. Write your novel! I can help! Then voila ! Let’s Connect.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Melanie Saxton Media — Melanie is an author, book editor, ghostwriter, journalist, web copy/SEO strategist, and WordPress SEO blogger for clients in all industries. It’s so nice to own my standalone name — Melanie Saxton — in a domain once again!

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

If you plan on having your manuscript or business content edited in the future, consider an editing reservation now! Your prospective editor should be able to describe past projects, share a portfolio, point you to testimonials, and discuss the timeline and deliverables for your book.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

If you want your book to be the best it can be, then working with a professional editor is the next step. An editor’s job is to take your manuscript and help you improve it through structural changes and story development, line edits, suggestions for new material or sentence refinement, and so much more.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a children’s book editor, it’s always a thrill when the American Library Association rolls out its yearly honors. Do You Need a Children’s Book Editor? melaniesaxton@icloud.com The post 2023 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Award Winners — Children’s Book Editor appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 11, 2023

Ask the Editor is a column for your questions about the editing process and editors themselves. This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Written Word Media. Or, sometimes I’ve seen editors (and coaches and consultants) show testimonials, blurbs, and books they’ve worked on and/or edited, but none of these represent “work.”

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Melanie Saxton

JANUARY 10, 2023

Don’t skimp on beta readers and a second set of eyes (an editor) to ensure your book is a marvel. Book editors are objective. They have the best interests of you and your manuscript at heart. They provide honest feedback on your work. They find and help correct overlooked issues. They help do your storyline justice.

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Melanie Saxton

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a true crime book editor, I really appreciate the words below, provided by author Ken Wilson. As a true crime book editor, it was an honor to work with Ken Wilson and edit Guilty as Sin. Connect with Your Go-To True Crime Book Editor Today! I am so glad I found her to help me with my novel, Guilty as Sin.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Ask the Editor is a column for your questions about the editing process and editors themselves. This month’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by The S**t No One Tells You About Writing Podcast. Each week you’ll hear from expert writers and editors, followed by workshops led by Bianca, Carly or CeCe. Should I Hire an Editor?

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I can help research and insert placeholders in your manuscript if you choose to include images. Ask About My Testimonials For Writing a Legacy Book Experienced book editors will have author clients who have weighed in with testimonials and reviews. These artifacts can add depth and authenticity to your storytelling.

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Melanie Saxton

JANUARY 27, 2023

To learn more about Montgomery County’s overall mission, check out heart.org/en/affiliates/texas/montgomery-county. ### Are You in Search of a Ghostwriter, Collaborator, or Health Writer or Editor for Your Next Project? I specialize in editorial and literary writing and editing for magazines, nonfiction books, and fiction manuscripts.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

As a sports journalist and golf book editor, I’ve covered incredible people and places that inspire authors to write about sports of all kinds, and the ever-popular topic of golf. Inspiration for writing your fiction or nonfiction golf book with the help of a professional golf book editor. Let’s connect!

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

Writing a travel or tourism manuscript? Get assistance from a tourism book editor. Count on me, a tourism book editor, with decades of experience in my portfolio! Do You Need Assistance From a Tourism Book Editor? Are you thinking about writing a book on tourism, travel adventures, or special destinations here and abroad?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I can help — I’ve edited thousands of literary and editorial manuscripts and ghostwritten nearly 30 books. If you need an outdoor architecture writer or editor who excels in landscaping and backyard narratives, contact me at melaniesaxton@icloud.com. It would be my pleasure to make YOUR book a reality!

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Jeff Herman is the author of the long-running marketplace directory Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, now in its 29th edition. Some editors probably suspect that some advances are too high but will go along to get along. Some agents/publishers want a full manuscript, some want a proposal.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Todays post is by author and editor Julie Gray. As a writer and a developmental editor, I experience the same highs and lows as the writers I work with. In 2019, I queried agents with my manuscript, The True Adventures of Gidon Lev: Rascal. The manuscript is unusual, and I knew pitching it would be difficult.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The majority of my projects involve editing a complete (or nearly complete) manuscript that might need developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, substantive editing, or researching and fact-checking. Are You In Need of an Editor? Learn more about book editing here. Learn more about ghostwriting here. Contact me here.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 11, 2023

Achieving a completed manuscript is half the battle. Professional Editor, Writer, Scriptwriter, Business Blogger Book Editor Ghostwriter Copywriter Business Blogger INTERESTED IN FEEDBACK FROM MY CLIENTS? BOOK MARKETING IDEAS — FIRST THINGS FIRST Is your book your business?

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Again, you are credited as the author, and I am not mentioned unless the author credits me as editor. Authors may have time restrictions, writer’s block, or even disabilities that prevent them from tackling a manuscript. Explore the links below for more details. What is Ghostwriting? Eyes on Ghostwriting Projects.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I’m a book editor, ghostwriter, journalist, and business blogger who can help your craft a manuscript, case studies, white papers, and other marketing materials. If you need a writer or editor for business trade books of any kind, contact me at melaniesaxton@icloud.com. I can help. There is no better time to get started!

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Canada, Australia, and Europe trust me with their stories, either as a book editor or ghostwriter. For ghostwriting projects, I spend six months to two years writing their autobiographies, memoirs, legacy books, and other types of manuscripts. Authors from the U.S., Benefits of Hiring a National Ghostwriter.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 7, 2024

Photo by Oleksandr P Today’s post is by author, editor, and book coach Julie Artz ( @julieartz ). Make sure your manuscript is query-ready and write pitch that will catch an editor’s eye. Download her Craft Your Query Workbook. You still want to do all the things you’ve done in the past, like when trying to land an agent.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As I tried to assemble a decade of my published poems into a book-length manuscript, I found other issues: Eve, remembering how much she loved going naked. By year’s end, my students must write a 30,000-word manuscript. The manuscript couldn’t find its title. Christians would not dig some of this. And any religion.

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