At the popular blog on writing and editing – The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part two of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].

Come and read about how examining your scene development can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!

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At the popular blog on writing and editing – The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part one of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].

Come and read about how examining your characters can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!

Leave comments.

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Starting January 1, 2010, the number of edits I do a month will change indefinitely. One or two edits will be done per month (and no books over 200,000 words). I will not be doing edits in May, September, or December 2010. If you are interested in my services and wish to reserve a spot for 2010, spaces are available; however, they do go quickly because I have many repeat clients, and new clients crop up weekly.

You will need to reserve a space at least a month in advance. When you reserve a spot, you will be required to put down a $50.00 deposit on editorial services (paid through PayPal ~ will be applied to overall editorial fee); the remainder balance will be paid according to a fee schedule you and I set up.

I will contact all scheduled clients at least two weeks before an edit to insure you are still interested in the services. If for any reason you wish to cancel or postpone editorial services, the deposit will not be refunded.

Vacant spots not filled within two weeks before an upcoming month will be deleted from the editing queue.

Be sure to check out the Editorial Services page at CLG Entertainment and contact me at the e-mail address provided on there. The page also contains the type of information you should send in the e-mail, such as project name, genre, and word count.

Thanks ~ looking forward to hearing from you!

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You will need to reserve a space at least a month in advance.  When you reserve a spot, you will be required to put down a $50.00 deposit on editorial services (paid through PayPal ~ will be applied to overall editorial fee); the remainder balance will be paid according to a fee schedule you and I set up.

I will contact all scheduled clients at least two weeks before an edit to insure you are still interested in the services.  If for any reason you wish to cancel or postpone editorial services, the deposit will not be refunded.

Vacant spots not filled within two weeks before an upcoming month will be deleted from the editing queue.

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You will need to reserve a space at least a month in advance.  When you reserve a spot, you will be required to put down a $50.00 deposit on editorial services (paid through PayPal ~ will be applied to overall editorial fee); the remainder balance will be paid according to a fee schedule you and I set up.

I will contact all scheduled clients at least two weeks before an edit to insure you are still interested in the services.  If for any reason you wish to cancel or postpone editorial services, the deposit will not be refunded.

Vacant spots not filled within two weeks before an upcoming month will be deleted from the editing queue.

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Becoming a Lifelong Learner of the Craft of Writing
By author, editor, educator Shon Bacon aka ChickLitGurrl™

The Write Life for You is a series of articles on the writing craft. Past articles have focused on building character, developing a solid plot, and harnessing a writing style.

In August’s article, I look at some PUNCTUATION rules that are important to creative writers.

Head to APOOOBOOKS.COM to read my latest article in The Write Life for You series!

If you have punctuation rules you think we need to know, SHARE THEM WITH US!

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Over at The Blood-Red Pencil, I offer the article “8 Questions for Writers.”  Every story has components that are necessary for the story to be well-developed.  By answering the eight questions, writers can help themselves write good stories!

Head over to TBRP [link], read the article, and leave your comments!

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Jade’s Diary by Nikki Urban

3 out of 5 Rating

You can’t read the cover of Nikki Urban’s debut novel, JADE’S DIARY without being intrigued. A diary? Sex, lies, lust, betrayal, and vengeance? These words alone will get your voyeuristic self to crack the spine to read Urban’s tale of a daughter who receives her dead mother’s diary, a diary that reveals life-changing secrets not only of the mother, but also of the daughter. The idea behind JADE’S DIARY is a strong one, and I liked the overall read, but the formatting of the book made the read a slow one for me. I also wish the story was longer so that I could get more into the characters’ thoughts and motivations. Those interested in quick reads laced with eroticism will definitely get something from Urban’s story. With such a strong story premise, I’m interested in seeing what Nikki Urban comes up with next. ~~Shon Bacon

Purchase JADE’S DIARY @ Diamond Stone Productions.

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